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M508 OFX

2004 Ford Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,693 mi
Last recorded152,693 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Bongo140,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 OFX
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 152,693 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 152,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 144,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 144,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 136,781 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 132,177 miles

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2020 132,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR on axle + OSF inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS + OS inner / outer sill + OSF near outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light output discoloured (4.5.4 (a))

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General under body corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2019 131,163 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS X member by rad (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / OSR chassis rail by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS + OS X member / valence up by bumper (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OS + NS inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General under body corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2018 124,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,773 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,295 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,741 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,874 miles

Corrosion developing rear x member

Corrosion n/s/f inner sill area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 106,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Corrosion developing rear x member

Corrosion n/s/f inner sill area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,120 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 104,107 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyre slight cut n/s/f

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 97,971 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 94,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,496 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 81,496 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?

Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,037
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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M508 OFX is a 2004 Ford Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 140,974 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M508 OFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M508 OFX is a 2004 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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