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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 105,939 miles on the clock, averaging 7,499 miles per year, around 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 SW08 BWE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 105,939 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,951 |
| Average per year | 7,499 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW08 BWE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SW08 BWE
What car is SW08 BWE?
SW08 BWE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2008.
What is the mileage of SW08 BWE?
The last recorded mileage for SW08 BWE was 105,939 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW08 BWE passed its MOT?
SW08 BWE has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2023.
Is SW08 BWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW08 BWE 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 SW08 BWE?
SW08 BWE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.