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 1798cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 167,177 miles on the clock, averaging 11,363 miles per year, above 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 ESY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,177 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20 |
| Average per year | 11,363 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HW08 ESY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About HW08 ESY
What car is HW08 ESY?
HW08 ESY is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.
What is the mileage of HW08 ESY?
The last recorded mileage for HW08 ESY was 167,177 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HW08 ESY passed its MOT?
HW08 ESY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2024.
Is HW08 ESY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW08 ESY 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 ESY?
HW08 ESY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.