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SY08 SXB

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourRed
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 1798cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 69,738 miles on the clock, averaging 3,954 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 SY08 SXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,954

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 reading69,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,312
Average per year3,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 SXB 19k32k45k57k70k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,312 miles
PASS
Mileage62,426 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage56,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,893 miles
PASS
Mileage54,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage50,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,668 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage44,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage37,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage32,799 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,797 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
PASS
Mileage32,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,724 miles
PASS
Mileage30,872 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage28,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage25,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,024 miles
PASS
Mileage23,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage21,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage19,395 miles

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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

RegistrationSY08 SXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 SXB

What car is SY08 SXB?

SY08 SXB is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 SXB?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 SXB was 69,738 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 SXB passed its MOT?

SY08 SXB has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2023.

Is SY08 SXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 SXB 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 SY08 SXB?

SY08 SXB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.