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SO08 RUV

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 120,310 miles on the clock, averaging 5,378 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO08 RUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,378

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year5,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO08 RUV 59k75k90k105k120k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,310 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,303 miles
Since last MOT+7,535 miles
PASS
Mileage112,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,972 miles
PASS
Mileage108,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,796 miles
Since last MOT+8,619 miles
PASS
Mileage100,177 miles
Since last MOT+11,798 miles
PASS
Mileage88,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage83,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage79,486 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,466 miles
PASS
Mileage70,017 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,580 miles
PASS
Mileage63,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage59,412 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 RUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SO08 RUV

What car is SO08 RUV?

SO08 RUV is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO08 RUV?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 RUV was 120,310 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 RUV passed its MOT?

SO08 RUV has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2022.

Is SO08 RUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 RUV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO08 RUV?

SO08 RUV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.