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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 81,062 miles on the clock, averaging 5,016 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 SM08 LXB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,062 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,780 |
| Average per year | 5,016 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM08 LXB |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SM08 LXB
What car is SM08 LXB?
SM08 LXB is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SM08 LXB?
The last recorded mileage for SM08 LXB was 81,062 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM08 LXB passed its MOT?
SM08 LXB has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Nov 2020.
Is SM08 LXB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 LXB 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 LXB?
SM08 LXB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.