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SY08 YUJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 53,306 miles on the clock, averaging 3,049 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 YUJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,306
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
3,049

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,306 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 YUJ 10k21k32k42k53k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,306 miles
Since last MOT+1,776 miles
PASS
Mileage51,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage49,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage47,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,076 miles
PASS
Mileage45,752 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage43,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage40,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage36,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage31,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,896 miles
PASS
Mileage28,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage23,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage15,773 miles
Since last MOT+869 miles
PASS
Mileage14,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,549 miles
PASS
Mileage12,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage9,784 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YUJ
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 YUJ

What car is SY08 YUJ?

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

What is the mileage of SY08 YUJ?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 YUJ was 53,306 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 YUJ passed its MOT?

SY08 YUJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.

Is SY08 YUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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