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R626 YTF

1997 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

228,832 mi
Last recorded228,832 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Bongo136,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 YTF
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 228,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 228,449 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant and hydraulic (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyres cracking due to age

Pass 11 May 2023 226,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 224,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 221,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2016 218,390 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 214,590 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 200,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r sill / inner wheel arch slightly deteriorating.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 182,652 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 167,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 147,902 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 147,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2010 133,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

axle arm bushes slightly worn.

n/s/r half shaft seal starting to leak.

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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R626 YTF is a 1997 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 136,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R626 YTF, 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 29 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R626 YTF registered?

R626 YTF is a 1997 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R626 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 YTF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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