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N943 SFH

2005 Ford Bongo

Purple Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,765 mi
Last recorded139,765 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN943 SFH
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2016 139,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center seat outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center seat outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 135,254 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 135,254 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 131,347 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 131,347 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 127,680 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack damp

Fail 31 Jan 2013 127,680 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jan 2012 124,395 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 124,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 116,645 miles

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 3 Feb 2011 116,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 16 Jan 2010 112,984 miles

oil leak around steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2009 105,733 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 105,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 100,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 92,585 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 85,269 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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N943 SFH is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Purple with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N943 SFH, 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 N943 SFH registered?

N943 SFH is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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