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M207 XJK

1995 Ford Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,811 mi
Last recorded171,811 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Bongo141,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 XJK
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 171,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 160,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 160,994 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 147,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 132,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 132,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,934 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,934 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 103,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,542 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,542 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,540 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 80,540 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 65,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,333 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,233 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,746 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,434 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 23,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,570 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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M207 XJK is a 1995 Ford Bongo in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 M207 XJK, 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 M207 XJK registered?

M207 XJK is a 1995 Ford Bongo, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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