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N874 XOD

2005 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,910 mi
Last recorded151,910 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 XOD
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,910 miles

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

oil leak and possibly diesel

Pass 14 Nov 2013 143,531 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)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 143,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 133,669 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 130,525 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.EXHAUST POOR CONDITION.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 130,525 miles

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

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.EXHAUST POOR CONDITION.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 127,322 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.EXHAUST LEAKS.BRAKES-F+R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 13 Aug 2009 122,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 122,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 119,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT GREASE CONTAMINATION.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.BRAKES-F DISCS SCORED-F PADS CLOSE LIMIT-R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 119,458 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT GREASE CONTAMINATION.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.BRAKES-F DISCS SCORED-F PADS CLOSE LIMIT-R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 113,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SCREEN DAMAGE GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION GREASE CONTAMINATION O/S/F HUB AREA? DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 113,438 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION GREASE CONTAMINATION O/S/F HUB AREA? DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 16 Aug 2006
Fail 8 Aug 2006

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s rear roll bar link bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2005 157,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N874 XOD is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N874 XOD, 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 N874 XOD registered?

N874 XOD is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is N874 XOD safe to buy?

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