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N697 CBL

2005 Ford Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,924 mi
Last recorded84,924 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 CBL
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,733 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 82,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,254 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,392 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 77,435 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,313 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,094 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,945 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 55,575 miles

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

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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N697 CBL is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N697 CBL, 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 N697 CBL registered?

N697 CBL is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is N697 CBL safe to buy?

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