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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 143,820 miles on the clock, averaging 10,380 miles per year, above 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 TBO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 143,820 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,995 |
| Average per year | 10,380 |
| 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 | SY08 TBO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SY08 TBO
What car is SY08 TBO?
SY08 TBO is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.
What is the mileage of SY08 TBO?
The last recorded mileage for SY08 TBO was 143,820 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY08 TBO passed its MOT?
SY08 TBO has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2023.
Is SY08 TBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 TBO 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 TBO?
SY08 TBO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.