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 1999cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 84,606 miles on the clock, averaging 4,399 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for HV08 XSG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 84,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,399 |
| 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
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HV08 XSG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1999cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About HV08 XSG
What car is HV08 XSG?
HV08 XSG is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.
What is the mileage of HV08 XSG?
The last recorded mileage for HV08 XSG was 84,606 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV08 XSG passed its MOT?
HV08 XSG has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.
Is HV08 XSG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV08 XSG 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 HV08 XSG?
HV08 XSG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.