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HV08 XSH

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 78,629 miles on the clock, averaging 4,609 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV08 XSH

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,609

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,313
Average per year4,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV08 XSH 20k35k49k64k79k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,629 miles
Since last MOT+1,313 miles
PASS
Mileage77,316 miles
Since last MOT+811 miles
PASS
Mileage76,505 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage75,519 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage72,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage66,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,752 miles
Since last MOT+10,870 miles
PASS
Mileage55,882 miles
Since last MOT+9,603 miles
PASS
Mileage46,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage40,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage36,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage31,915 miles
Since last MOT+950 miles
PASS
Mileage30,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage23,215 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage20,367 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XSH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HV08 XSH

What car is HV08 XSH?

HV08 XSH is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HV08 XSH?

The last recorded mileage for HV08 XSH was 78,629 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV08 XSH passed its MOT?

HV08 XSH has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2023.

Is HV08 XSH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV08 XSH 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 XSH?

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