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N564 UCG

2005 Ford Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,844 mi
Last recorded229,844 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN564 UCG
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 229,844 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 229,841 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting slam panel marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 228,916 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 227,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 227,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake back plate contaminated with fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake back plate contaminated with fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn upper tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Sharp edges n/s/r wheel arch

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 225,926 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 225,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Coolant leak Radiator hose ()

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

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

Offside Coolant leak Heater pipe ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 223,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 220,946 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 219,397 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 219,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 217,134 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 217,134 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 214,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 212,569 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 212,569 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 212,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 191,360 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 191,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 170,430 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 158,335 miles

rust hole n/s/f inner sill

Pass 1 Feb 2011 154,583 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes are worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 146,011 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 145,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2008 120,896 miles

exhaust centre pipe and tailpipe corroding-slight blow-plugged for now-advise replacement very soon

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint-advise replacement

Pass 8 May 2007 94,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,353 miles

advise all 4 tyres replaced

nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm on outer edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit on outer edge

rear fog light pinkish in colour

slight play in offside front roll bar link ball joint

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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N564 UCG is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N564 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 21 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N564 UCG registered?

N564 UCG is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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