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HV08 XTU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 86,000 miles on the clock, averaging 7,430 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV08 XTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,430

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,000 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,430
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV08 XTU 23k39k55k70k86k '11'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage79,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage72,535 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage71,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage65,896 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,863 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage59,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,967 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,558 miles
PASS
Mileage40,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,672 miles
Since last MOT+17,244 miles
PASS
Mileage23,428 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XTU
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 XTU

What car is HV08 XTU?

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

What is the mileage of HV08 XTU?

The last recorded mileage for HV08 XTU was 86,000 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV08 XTU passed its MOT?

HV08 XTU has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2019.

Is HV08 XTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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