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HW08 ERO

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourRed
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 1798cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 124,522 miles on the clock, averaging 7,463 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for HW08 ERO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,522
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,463

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,522 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,242
Average per year7,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HW08 ERO 14k42k70k97k125k '11'25'18

Check HW08 ERO

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage117,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage110,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,173 miles
PASS
Mileage100,833 miles
Since last MOT+8,194 miles
PASS
Mileage92,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,079 miles
PASS
Mileage85,560 miles
Since last MOT+21,929 miles
PASS
Mileage63,631 miles
Since last MOT+7,696 miles
PASS
Mileage55,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,359 miles
PASS
Mileage52,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage47,142 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage43,209 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage41,692 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage36,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,713 miles
PASS
Mileage29,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage22,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage15,295 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage14,487 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 ERO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HW08 ERO

What car is HW08 ERO?

HW08 ERO is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HW08 ERO?

The last recorded mileage for HW08 ERO was 124,522 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HW08 ERO passed its MOT?

HW08 ERO has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.

Is HW08 ERO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW08 ERO 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 HW08 ERO?

HW08 ERO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.