
Ford Bongo
White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,490 cc
N646 FHLMOT history
N646 FHL is a white diesel Ford Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,019 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 114,019 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N646 FHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 31 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
N646 FHL was last recorded at 114,019 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 3,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 110,211 miles · 19 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,808 miles
- Average per year
- 3,201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,019 miles
- 2024 – 110,211 miles
- 2022 – 108,134 miles
- 2021 – 105,208 miles
- 2020 – 102,096 miles
- 2019 – 97,444 miles
- 2018 – 95,170 miles
- 2017 – 93,391 miles
- 2016 – 90,073 miles
- 2014 – 88,675 miles
- 2013 – 86,833 miles
- 2012 – 84,573 miles
- 2011 – 82,351 miles
- 2009 – 73,705 miles
- 2007 – 64,973 miles
- 2006 – 53,019 miles
- 2005 – 49,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes.......
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,019 miles (+3,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 114,019 miles
- Test number
- 657599953165
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass110,211 miles (+2,077)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 110,211 miles
- Test number
- 781274818059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,134 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 108,134 miles
- Test number
- 168906607539
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes....... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail108,127 miles (+2,919)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,127 miles
- Test number
- 144610292979
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and sill end in wheel arch........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end in wheel arch........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes....... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass105,208 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 105,208 miles
- Test number
- 832453046131
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAllrear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake effort only jet met limit
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail105,206 miles (+3,110)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,206 miles
- Test number
- 105749523644
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAllrear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake effort only jet met limit
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass102,096 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 102,096 miles
- Test number
- 438889508674
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced complete suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced complete suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
- AdvisoryBatterys flat
Fail102,094 miles (+4,650)2 dangerous6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,094 miles
- Test number
- 878981997981
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has a film over headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has a film over headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced complete suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced complete suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
- AdvisoryBatterys flat
Pass97,444 miles (+2,274)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 97,444 miles
- Test number
- 451037881526
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,170 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 95,170 miles
- Test number
- 249232166283
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)
Fail95,170 miles (+1,779)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,170 miles
- Test number
- 307081417267
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 93,391 miles
- Test number
- 224232167704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,391 miles (+3,318)11 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,391 miles
- Test number
- 716362977897
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 90,073 miles
- Test number
- 957043902627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,073 miles (+1,398)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,073 miles
- Test number
- 818095136225
- FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour both fronts (1.7.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 88,675 miles
- Test number
- 729941674007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,675 miles (+1,842)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,675 miles
- Test number
- 317041074083
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 86,833 miles
- Test number
- 187491583080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,833 miles (+2,260)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,833 miles
- Test number
- 699231183022
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
Pass84,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 84,573 miles
- Test number
- 105308582002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,573 miles (+2,222)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,573 miles
- Test number
- 147251482411
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass82,351 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 82,351 miles
- Test number
- 298167431436
- NoteAdvise that the head lightsneed looking at slightl blurd
Fail82,351 km (+6,120)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,351 km
- Test number
- 568685521169
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- NoteAdvise that the head lightsneed looking at slightl blurd
Fail76,231 km2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,231 km
- Test number
- 824234540107
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass76,231 km
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 76,231 km
- Test number
- 900984440143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,705 miles (+8,732)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 73,705 miles
- Test number
- 554384469079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,973 miles (+11,954)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 64,973 miles
- Test number
- 603361357341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,019 miles (+3,966)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 53,019 miles
- Test number
- 763929046226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 49,053 miles
- Test number
- 612711985125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N646 FHL
- Does N646 FHL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N646 FHL expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N646 FHL?
- The MOT on N646 FHL expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N646 FHL done?
- N646 FHL was recorded at 114,019 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
- Has N646 FHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N646 FHL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on N646 FHL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on N646 FHL find?
- N646 FHL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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