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M511 RTX

1995 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,123 mi
Last recorded138,123 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Bongo141,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM511 RTX
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 138,123 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Front cross member corroded

Various suspension components underneath corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 137,965 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 137,965 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 137,790 miles

front cross member rusting

Fail 15 Aug 2015 136,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 136,997 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 136,474 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 136,459 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 135,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 135,720 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 134,669 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 134,669 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 132,504 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 119,537 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 116,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 111,819 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 111,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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M511 RTX is a 1995 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 141,932 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 M511 RTX, 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 31 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M511 RTX registered?

M511 RTX is a 1995 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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