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W153 ONC

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,817 mi
Last recorded121,817 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 ONC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,060 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,138 miles

right hand front brake sticking on slightly.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,682 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,358 miles

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

heatshield loose

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 9 Dec 2009 80,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads separating from backing

heatshield loose

slight corrosion front discs

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,974 miles

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

tailpiper has sharp edges

Fail 2 Dec 2008 76,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

passenger door mirror glass missing

tailpiper has sharp edges

Pass 17 Nov 2007 73,073 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 69,836 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 66,609 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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W153 ONC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 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 W153 ONC, 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 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W153 ONC registered?

W153 ONC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W153 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 ONC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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