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N272 XTA

2006 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

145,471 mi
Last recorded145,471 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Bongo122,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 XTA
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 145,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 142,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 140,004 miles

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

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

Underside has slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear wings corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 138,638 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear wings corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 134,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,213 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 130,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt frayed

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 125,490 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 224-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,352 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 115,352 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,750 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 108,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,812 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Offside Front tyre cracking around inner tyre wall

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak by fuel tank

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 99,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Offside Front tyre cracking around inner tyre wall

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak by fuel tank

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 94,938 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,516 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 91,516 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,050 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 79,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,819 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 72,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,513 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,191 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,360 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 60,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 53,077 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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N272 XTA is a 2006 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 N272 XTA, 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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N272 XTA is a 2006 Ford Bongo, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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