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HV08 XUW

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 72,479 miles on the clock, averaging 4,137 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV08 XUW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,479
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,137

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,479 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,137
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV08 XUW 10k26k41k57k72k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,479 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage69,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage65,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,901 miles
PASS
Mileage61,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage57,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage51,250 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,249 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage42,368 miles
Since last MOT+13,751 miles
PASS
Mileage28,617 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
PASS
Mileage27,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage25,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage19,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage16,520 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage13,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,051 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage10,400 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 XUW

What car is HV08 XUW?

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

What is the mileage of HV08 XUW?

The last recorded mileage for HV08 XUW was 72,479 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV08 XUW passed its MOT?

HV08 XUW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.

Is HV08 XUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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