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N790 CAN

2003 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,993 mi
Last recorded193,993 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Bongo113,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 CAN
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 193,993 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 193,978 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 193,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f. o/s/f. o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 192,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 192,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 192,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 192,329 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 192,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 191,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 187,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 187,429 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2016 180,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 176,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 174,978 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 179,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 171,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 169,675 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 169,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 162,040 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 162,040 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 154,155 miles

both inner sills corroded

floor pan corroded

fog light fading

n/s/f sill holed

o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm

rear chassis corroded

unable to turn rear wheels dew to 4 w d

Pass 1 Aug 2007 147,662 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 147,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake pads 70% worn

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

Rear brake pads low

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 138,763 miles

rear anti roll barlink slightly worn off side

Pass 1 Sep 2005 131,081 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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N790 CAN is a 2003 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 113,927 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 N790 CAN, 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 23 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N790 CAN is a 2003 Ford Bongo, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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