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J999 XJH

1997 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,847 mi
Last recorded182,847 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Bongo136,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 XJH
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 182,847 miles

Offside parking brake requires adjustment

underside covered in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2025 181,593 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 181,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 180,598 miles

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 16 Mar 2022 176,639 miles

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

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 22 Mar 2021 172,507 miles

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

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Mar 2020 168,132 miles

Nearside Front undersill corroded outwith prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside centre of undersill corroded outwith prescribed area

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 168,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front undersill corroded outwith prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside centre of undersill corroded outwith prescribed area

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 164,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 164,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 160,673 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 160,646 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 154,062 miles

oil leak at n/s/r hub seal

oil leaks

brake pipes coated in underseal. unable to inspect correctly

Fail 17 Feb 2017 154,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut not tight enough (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured securing bolt has been ground off (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak at n/s/r hub seal

oil leaks

brake pipes coated in underseal. unable to inspect correctly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 151,882 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 142,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 134,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 127,216 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 127,216 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 121,836 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 121,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 116,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 101,349 miles

Coolant leak

advise oil leak at near side rear half shaft seal

Pass 3 Feb 2009 73,681 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,894 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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J999 XJH is a 1997 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 136,092 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 J999 XJH, 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 29 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J999 XJH is a 1997 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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