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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 51,638 miles on the clock, averaging 2,787 miles per year, well 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 MZL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 51,638 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 2,787 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 MZL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 MZL
What car is SO08 MZL?
SO08 MZL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO08 MZL?
The last recorded mileage for SO08 MZL was 51,638 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO08 MZL passed its MOT?
SO08 MZL has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2024.
Is SO08 MZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 MZL 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 MZL?
SO08 MZL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.