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SO57 LYG

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
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 1999cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 55,885 miles on the clock, averaging 3,930 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SO57 LYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,930

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,885 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,930
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO57 LYG 24k32k40k48k56k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,885 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,884 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage46,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage43,463 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage40,436 miles
Since last MOT+786 miles
PASS
Mileage39,650 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage33,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,016 miles
PASS
Mileage30,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage27,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage23,972 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 LYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 LYG

What car is SO57 LYG?

SO57 LYG is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO57 LYG?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 LYG was 55,885 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 LYG passed its MOT?

SO57 LYG has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2019.

Is SO57 LYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 LYG 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 SO57 LYG?

SO57 LYG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.