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N175 RAP

2006 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,672 mi
Last recorded171,672 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Bongo122,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 RAP
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 171,672 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 171,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/ o/s/ outer sills and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r hub seal weeping

Pass 15 Feb 2020 165,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced fouling trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 165,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced fouling trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 159,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight leak from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 15 Jan 2018 154,939 miles

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 154,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2018 154,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front crossmember badly corroded (radiator mount and towing eyes badly weakened)

General surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 150,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 150,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 146,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 142,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r axle / hub leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2014 140,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 138,913 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2013 138,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2011 135,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 133,060 miles

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

nearside rear driveshaft seal leaking close to brake components

Pass 11 Dec 2009 129,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 122,258 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 122,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 114,233 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 114,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 104,123 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 104,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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N175 RAP is a 2006 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 122,749 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 N175 RAP, 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 20 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N175 RAP is a 2006 Ford Bongo, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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