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N46 HNP

1995 Ford Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

216,194 mi
Last recorded216,194 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Bongo141,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 HNP
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 216,194 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Jan 2024 212,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 208,174 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

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

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

Vehicle under sealed in various places underneath

Pass 30 Jun 2022 204,748 miles

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

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2021 204,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle some areas thick undersealed

Fail 27 May 2021 204,705 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle some areas thick undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2018 204,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

surface corrosion on unprotected suspension components front and rear

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to painted over

Pass 15 Jun 2017 204,148 miles

accident damage to n/s rear slam panel

oil leak

surface corrosion n/s o/s front upper inner suspension leg mounting turret areas

surface rust on outer sills

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to painted over

Fail 9 Jun 2017 204,148 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear to center under sills corroded and holed x3 places (2.4.A.3)

accident damage to n/s rear slam panel

oil leak

surface corrosion n/s o/s front upper inner suspension leg mounting turret areas

surface rust on outer sills

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to painted over

Pass 6 Jun 2016 203,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s undersill rusty in places

oil leak

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to under seal

Pass 28 May 2015 202,935 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 201,083 miles

as on test number 365407644146

Fail 27 May 2014 201,083 miles

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

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

all tyres low on air pressure

slight discolouring on both front headlights

surface corrosion on all undersill areas

Pass 23 May 2013 199,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 196,565 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 193,941 miles

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

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

slight damage to rear crossmember

Fail 2 Jun 2011 193,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight damage to rear crossmember

Pass 5 Feb 2010 191,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dent in o/s/r shock

Pass 26 Sep 2008 183,259 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 183,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 157,038 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 157,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 128,699 miles

play in n/s/f link arm

front tyres worn on outer edges (n/s close to wear bars)

n/s outer cv boot pin holed

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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N46 HNP is a 1995 Ford Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 141,932 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 N46 HNP, 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 31 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N46 HNP is a 1995 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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