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N696 PAE

2005 Ford Bongo

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,167 mi
Last recorded113,167 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 PAE
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,167 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake performance low

all brake discs pitted

all chassis corroded

all floor corroded

all suspension components corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust blowing

front tyres low on inside edges

Fail 23 Jan 2018 113,155 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear park brake performance low

all brake discs pitted

all chassis corroded

all floor corroded

all suspension components corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust blowing

front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 110,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 110,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,477 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 95,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,982 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,590 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,518 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,287 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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N696 PAE is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N696 PAE, 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 N696 PAE registered?

N696 PAE is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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