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N751 VLJ

2009 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,606 mi
Last recorded199,606 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Bongo137,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN751 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 199,606 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 196,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 195,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 190,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 181,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 167,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 160,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 152,743 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 152,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 44,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,782 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 135,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 128,967 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 123,850 miles

n,s rear chassis heavy corrosion patch

wiper arms loose

Fail 28 Jun 2013 123,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n,s rear chassis heavy corrosion patch

wiper arms loose

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 98,671 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,592 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 59,592 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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N751 VLJ is a 2009 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 137,544 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 N751 VLJ, 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 17 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N751 VLJ registered?

N751 VLJ is a 2009 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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