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N447 UCG

2004 Ford Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,560 mi
Last recorded142,560 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Bongo140,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 UCG
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 142,560 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,975 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 140,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 135,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front propshaft & driveshafts have been removed,would recommend removing bearings from cv joints

Fail 18 Apr 2011 135,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 131,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 131,091 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 117,192 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 117,192 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 104,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 95,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 92,248 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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N447 UCG is a 2004 Ford Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 140,974 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 N447 UCG, 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 22 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N447 UCG is a 2004 Ford Bongo, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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