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N97 BRR

2007 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

267,786 mi
Last recorded267,786 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Bongo140,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 BRR
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 267,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable both sides (5.1.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 267,782 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable both sides (5.1.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 267,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 253,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 230,504 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 225,574 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 225,574 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 216,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 216,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 206,885 miles

rear exhaust silencer repaired with bandage

Fail 1 Dec 2012 206,885 miles

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

Nearside 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 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 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)

rear exhaust silencer repaired with bandage

Pass 30 Nov 2011 195,053 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 195,053 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 190,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 180,218 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 180,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 164,756 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 164,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 145,279 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 145,149 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 119,174 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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N97 BRR is a 2007 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 140,994 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 N97 BRR, 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 19 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N97 BRR registered?

N97 BRR is a 2007 Ford Bongo, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is N97 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 BRR shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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