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N534 HTE

2003 Ford Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,949 mi
Last recorded144,949 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Bongo113,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN534 HTE
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 144,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember excessivly corroded/ radiator insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 144,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front crossmember excessivly corroded/ radiator insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2013 143,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,182 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 122,331 miles

Both Front Chassis Slightly Corroded

Both Outer Sills Slightly Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 119,397 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 119,378 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 115,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,296 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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N534 HTE is a 2003 Ford Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 113,927 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 N534 HTE, 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 23 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N534 HTE is a 2003 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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