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N501 JOR

1995 Ford Bongo

Yellow Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,380 mi
Last recorded201,380 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Bongo141,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 JOR
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 201,380 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 192,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue on engine no leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2023 182,873 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 182,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 179,323 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 176,591 miles

2 x front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2019 164,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 164,954 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2018 158,999 miles

slight blow from exhaust middle box

slight corrosion on front sub frame and rear axle

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,547 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 181,737 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 181,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 153,688 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 140,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 128,950 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 128,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 116,055 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 116,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 94,185 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 81,098 miles

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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N501 JOR is a 1995 Ford Bongo in Yellow with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N501 JOR, 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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N501 JOR is a 1995 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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