Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2008 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 109,671 miles on the clock, averaging 5,946 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for SL08 VDM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,671 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,216 |
| Average per year | 5,946 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL08 VDM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SL08 VDM
What car is SL08 VDM?
SL08 VDM is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SL08 VDM?
The last recorded mileage for SL08 VDM was 109,671 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL08 VDM passed its MOT?
SL08 VDM has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2024.
Is SL08 VDM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 VDM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SL08 VDM?
SL08 VDM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.