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N904 PAE

2005 Ford Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

333,660 mi
Last recorded333,660 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 PAE
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 333,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 333,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 328,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 327,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 319,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 319,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 307,876 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under van rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2020 307,860 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under van rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2019 298,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 298,769 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 286,478 miles

Front cross member corroded exss

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 286,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front cross member corroded exss

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 277,044 miles

Nearside Rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 277,040 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 276,937 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section and tail pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp with oil

Pass 19 Sep 2016 262,779 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 262,779 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 252,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear antiroll bar D bushes have slight play both sides

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 239,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 223,904 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 223,904 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 209,142 miles

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

both rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 209,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 197,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 171,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 152,791 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 137,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 120,144 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 17 Sep 2007 120,144 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2006 101,958 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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N904 PAE is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N904 PAE, 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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N904 PAE is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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