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N847 PYJ

2005 Ford Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,095 mi
Last recorded137,095 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 PYJ
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 137,095 miles

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

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

whole underside vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 24 Apr 2026 137,086 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

whole underside vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2025 130,034 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 130,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 120,365 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 120,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom in black seround (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,120 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 103,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre perished but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2014 103,095 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear inner sills corroded

osr light insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2011 102,479 miles

Tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2010 102,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2008 92,846 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2006 91,911 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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N847 PYJ is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N847 PYJ, 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 N847 PYJ registered?

N847 PYJ is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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