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SS58 SMS

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1989cc

Grey Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1989cc
ColourGrey
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 1989cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 141,255 miles on the clock, averaging 8,314 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SS58 SMS

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,255
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,314

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,255 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,052
Average per year8,314
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SS58 SMS 26k55k84k113k141k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,255 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage132,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,203 miles
Since last MOT+11,410 miles
PASS
Mileage120,793 miles
Since last MOT+12,207 miles
PASS
Mileage108,586 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage102,856 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage95,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage93,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage89,549 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage87,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
PASS
Mileage78,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,137 miles
Since last MOT+12,871 miles
PASS
Mileage65,266 miles
Since last MOT+14,847 miles
PASS
Mileage50,419 miles
Since last MOT+10,216 miles
PASS
Mileage40,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
PASS
Mileage34,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,534 miles
PASS
Mileage26,471 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

RegistrationSS58 SMS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1989cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSS — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About SS58 SMS

What car is SS58 SMS?

SS58 SMS is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Dundee in 2008.

What is the mileage of SS58 SMS?

The last recorded mileage for SS58 SMS was 141,255 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SS58 SMS passed its MOT?

SS58 SMS has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2025.

Is SS58 SMS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SS58 SMS 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 SS58 SMS?

SS58 SMS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.