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HG08 MLK

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Purple Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourPurple
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 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 114,238 miles on the clock, averaging 5,212 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HG08 MLK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,212

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,238 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,212
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 MLK 34k54k74k94k114k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,238 miles
Since last MOT+10,626 miles
PASS
Mileage103,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,612 miles
Since last MOT+12,340 miles
PASS
Mileage91,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,272 miles
Since last MOT+12,173 miles
PASS
Mileage79,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage71,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,777 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage70,328 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage68,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage66,387 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage63,759 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage61,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,668 miles
PASS
Mileage58,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,274 miles
PASS
Mileage55,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage51,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage48,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage46,471 miles
Since last MOT+12,234 miles
PASS
Mileage34,237 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 MLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HG08 MLK

What car is HG08 MLK?

HG08 MLK is an purple Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HG08 MLK?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 MLK was 114,238 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 MLK passed its MOT?

HG08 MLK has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2026.

Is HG08 MLK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG08 MLK 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 HG08 MLK?

HG08 MLK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.