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N604 UCG

2005 Ford Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

232,257 mi
Last recorded232,257 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 UCG
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 232,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 224,244 miles

lower steering u / joint rust visible no play or wear

Fail 21 Sep 2017 224,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing & fog light switch does not illuminate (1.3.2a)

lower steering u / joint rust visible no play or wear

Pass 15 Sep 2016 221,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill Panel not within 30cm of Prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2015 220,423 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion hole in sill not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 220,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion hole in sill not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 210,744 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 210,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 203,303 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 194,657 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 194,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 180,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 165,609 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 165,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 146,972 miles

hand brake high

Pass 16 May 2007 132,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 116,883 miles

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

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

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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N604 UCG is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N604 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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N604 UCG is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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