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 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 109,237 miles on the clock, averaging 7,079 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 SO08 DHY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,237 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,079 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SO08 DHY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SO08 DHY
What car is SO08 DHY?
SO08 DHY is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO08 DHY?
The last recorded mileage for SO08 DHY was 109,237 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO08 DHY passed its MOT?
SO08 DHY has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2024.
Is SO08 DHY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 DHY 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 SO08 DHY?
SO08 DHY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.