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N303 FKU

1995 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

218,081 mi
Last recorded218,081 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Bongo141,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 FKU
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 218,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 210,054 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 210,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and o/s inner sills and o/s step sill n/s front x member o/s rear inner wheel arch n/s rear inner wheel arch o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side ande near sidesills and inner sillscross m ember and off side and near side badlycorrodid

Pass 13 Apr 2022 209,842 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 209,842 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 205,674 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 200,709 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 200,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the wing by the bumper mtg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 200,004 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 20,004 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 196,529 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 196,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 184,279 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 184,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings undersill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings undersill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear back box panels corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 184,008 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 184,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 178,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 178,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 175,138 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 175,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 171,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 171,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 167,636 miles

handbrake long travel

n/s/f brake disc slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low

Fail 16 Mar 2012 166,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 163,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 154,870 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 140,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 127,989 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 114,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 101,892 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 101,892 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N303 FKU is a 1995 Ford Bongo in Green with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 N303 FKU, 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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N303 FKU is a 1995 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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