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N350 CBL

2004 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,384 mi
Last recorded153,384 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Bongo140,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 CBL
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 153,384 miles

Battery has slight movement and tray corroded

Front Body crossmember slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamp slightly off colour

Spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Sep 2018 152,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch small corrosion hole

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 151,531 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Inner Sill slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch has small corrosion hole

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

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

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 149,412 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 147,741 miles

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside trackrod end dust covers deteriorated

rear cross member slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2014 145,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 145,310 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 142,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 139,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 136,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 136,062 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 130,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 109,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,892 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 31 May 2007 83,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,510 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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N350 CBL is a 2004 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 140,974 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 N350 CBL, 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 22 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N350 CBL registered?

N350 CBL is a 2004 Ford Bongo, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is N350 CBL safe to buy?

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