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N906 BRC

2006 Ford Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,951 mi
Last recorded215,951 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Bongo122,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN906 BRC
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 215,951 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 23 Jan 2024 215,948 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant level low on start of test

front tyres inner edges worn

n/s/r tyre flat

Fail 28 Jun 2023 215,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside corroded

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 212,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 209,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 209,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area's

offside front inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area's

Pass 14 Apr 2017 198,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 198,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 191,856 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 191,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 180,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 180,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 171,003 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2014 171,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2013 169,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 169,733 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 165,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 165,378 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 161,429 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2011 161,159 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 152,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2010 152,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2008 137,006 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 135,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 130,984 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 130,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats rear facing

Pass 31 Jul 2006 123,799 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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N906 BRC is a 2006 Ford Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 122,749 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 N906 BRC, 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 20 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N906 BRC is a 2006 Ford Bongo, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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