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380 GTW

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,001 mi
Last recorded75,001 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration380 GTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,843 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,477 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 53,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,519 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,858 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 32,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 27,920 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,629 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 14,280 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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380 GTW is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 380 GTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 380 GTW registered?

380 GTW is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is 380 GTW safe to buy?

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