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N883 JBK

2003 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Bongo113,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 JBK
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 139,158 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 139,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear x member just outside of 30 cm prescribed area

dent in fuel tank

Pass 6 Aug 2015 133,370 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 133,370 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 125,010 miles

slight oil leak steering

Fail 18 Jul 2014 125,010 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak steering

Pass 24 Jun 2013 122,258 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 122,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 120,678 miles

oil leak, possibly from the steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2012 120,678 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)

oil leak, possibly from the steering rack

Pass 28 May 2011 118,233 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 114,722 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 114,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

2nd row centre seat belt slightly frayed

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 114,493 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 114,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,711 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Oct 2007 104,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Sep 2006 94,567 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion underside

wheels not spun due to 4wd configuration

Pass 11 Sep 2006 94,567 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion underside

wheels not spun due to 4wd configuration

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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N883 JBK is a 2003 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 N883 JBK, 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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What year was N883 JBK registered?

N883 JBK is a 2003 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is N883 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N883 JBK shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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