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M854 SGY

2005 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

238,732 mi
Last recorded238,732 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM854 SGY
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 238,732 miles

all brake in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

under floor of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 238,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

under floor of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 238,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

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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M854 SGY is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 162,806 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 M854 SGY, 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 21 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M854 SGY registered?

M854 SGY is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is M854 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M854 SGY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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