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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 77,335 miles on the clock, averaging 4,444 miles per year, well below 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 ETY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 77,335 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,853 |
| Average per year | 4,444 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HW08 ETY |
| 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 ETY
What car is HW08 ETY?
HW08 ETY is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.
What is the mileage of HW08 ETY?
The last recorded mileage for HW08 ETY was 77,335 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HW08 ETY passed its MOT?
HW08 ETY has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2025.
Is HW08 ETY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW08 ETY 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 ETY?
HW08 ETY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.