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SM08 LWJ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 162,040 miles on the clock, averaging 9,075 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM08 LWJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
162,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,075

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,720
Average per year9,075
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM08 LWJ 30k63k96k129k162k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,040 miles
Since last MOT+14,720 miles
PASS
Mileage147,320 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,294 miles
Since last MOT+15,198 miles
PASS
Mileage132,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,096 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage121,569 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage114,342 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage107,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,862 miles
Since last MOT+10,740 miles
PASS
Mileage97,122 miles
Since last MOT+8,473 miles
PASS
Mileage88,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,281 miles
PASS
Mileage80,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,092 miles
PASS
Mileage73,276 miles
Since last MOT+8,830 miles
PASS
Mileage64,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage58,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage51,315 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage41,048 miles
Since last MOT+11,050 miles
PASS
Mileage29,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,998 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LWJ
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 LWJ

What car is SM08 LWJ?

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

What is the mileage of SM08 LWJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 LWJ was 162,040 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 LWJ passed its MOT?

SM08 LWJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is SM08 LWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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