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N715 FHL

2005 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,388 mi
Last recorded132,388 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN715 FHL
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 132,388 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 132,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 132,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad wear indicator scraping (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to axel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 125,814 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S+O/S Front bumper/wing supports corroded

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 125,814 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting/radiator support crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear subframe mount/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting/radiator support crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S+O/S Front bumper/wing supports corroded

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 125,329 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 124,551 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,691 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sill corroded but not within a perscribed area

offside sill corroded but not within a perscribed area

Fail 19 Jul 2017 123,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sill corroded but not within a perscribed area

offside sill corroded but not within a perscribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2016 122,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,835 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 117,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 116,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,220 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level stop light not wired up at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2013 112,220 miles

hi level stop light not wired up at time of test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,508 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 104,496 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 104,495 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,920 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 94,372 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 92,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 89,185 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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N715 FHL is a 2005 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N715 FHL, 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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N715 FHL is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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