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N710 MDE

2004 Ford Bongo

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

219,267 mi
Last recorded219,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Bongo140,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN710 MDE
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 219,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

underneath and the chassis has been undersealed

Pass 22 Jan 2022 212,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 207,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 194,592 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various places under vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2018 189,653 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sill repairs are all under sealed

under vehicle components corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 189,652 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sill repairs are all under sealed

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 178,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 172,308 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 172,308 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 168,766 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 168,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 164,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 160,253 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 160,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 155,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 150,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 135,871 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 130,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 126,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 117,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 110,503 miles

Nearside 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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N710 MDE is a 2004 Ford Bongo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 N710 MDE, 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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N710 MDE is a 2004 Ford Bongo, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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