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SL08 XYS

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1997cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 120,523 miles on the clock, averaging 6,411 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 XYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,411

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year126
Average per year6,411
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL08 XYS 61k76k91k106k121k '11'20'16

Check SL08 XYS

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,523 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,397 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage111,740 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage107,706 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage102,505 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage96,508 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage90,456 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,424 miles
Since last MOT+12,046 miles
PASS
Mileage84,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage76,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,739 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage69,869 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage61,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,471 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 XYS

What car is SL08 XYS?

SL08 XYS is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 XYS?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 XYS was 120,523 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 XYS passed its MOT?

SL08 XYS has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2020.

Is SL08 XYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 XYS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL08 XYS?

SL08 XYS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.