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HV08 DGE

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 188,776 miles on the clock, averaging 21,770 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV08 DGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,776
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
21,770

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,776 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,064
Average per year21,770
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HV08 DGE 57k90k123k156k189k '11'17'15

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,776 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage179,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,712 miles
Since last MOT+21,521 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,191 miles
Since last MOT+24,329 miles
PASS
Mileage133,862 miles
Since last MOT+25,384 miles
PASS
Mileage108,478 miles
Since last MOT+25,149 miles
PASS
Mileage83,329 miles
Since last MOT+26,439 miles
PASS
Mileage56,890 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HV08 DGE

What car is HV08 DGE?

HV08 DGE is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HV08 DGE?

The last recorded mileage for HV08 DGE was 188,776 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV08 DGE passed its MOT?

HV08 DGE has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2017.

Is HV08 DGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV08 DGE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HV08 DGE?

HV08 DGE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.