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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 106,732 miles on the clock, averaging 5,703 miles per year, 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 GFJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,732 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,703 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HW08 GFJ |
| 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 GFJ
What car is HW08 GFJ?
HW08 GFJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.
What is the mileage of HW08 GFJ?
The last recorded mileage for HW08 GFJ was 106,732 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HW08 GFJ passed its MOT?
HW08 GFJ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.
Is HW08 GFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW08 GFJ 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 GFJ?
HW08 GFJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.