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N608 UCG

2005 Ford Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

228,743 mi
Last recorded228,743 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 UCG
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 228,743 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2024 223,470 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2023 209,730 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 204,828 miles

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

steering rack damp

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2021 201,751 miles

steering rack damp

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 201,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 201,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 194,371 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 186,470 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 184,931 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 184,029 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2014 178,918 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2013 176,340 miles

outer sills rusting

rear arches rusting

Pass 3 Jul 2012 157,293 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2011 152,778 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2010 145,184 miles

small patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2009 136,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 124,201 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear indicator lens slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2008 124,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 16 May 2007 112,939 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 112,939 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,777 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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N608 UCG is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N608 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 N608 UCG registered?

N608 UCG is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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