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SM08 CHV

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 98,601 miles on the clock, averaging 5,486 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM08 CHV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,486

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 reading98,601 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,486
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 CHV 17k37k58k78k99k '11'26'18

Check SM08 CHV

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,601 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage94,737 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage88,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage84,492 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage81,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,450 miles
PASS
Mileage76,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage70,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,973 miles
PASS
Mileage59,527 miles
Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage52,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage47,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage42,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,851 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage33,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,423 miles
PASS
Mileage26,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage21,963 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage17,837 miles
Since last MOT+1,280 miles
PASS
Mileage16,557 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 CHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SM08 CHV

What car is SM08 CHV?

SM08 CHV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SM08 CHV?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 CHV was 98,601 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 CHV passed its MOT?

SM08 CHV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2026.

Is SM08 CHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 CHV 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 SM08 CHV?

SM08 CHV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.