Ford Bongo MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 32 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
32
Model Year
2005
Years Covered
1
About the Ford Bongo
The Ford Bongo was MOT tested 32 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2005), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Bongo is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Bongo by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 75% | 32 | 182,921 mi |
Questions about the Ford Bongo
Is the Ford Bongo reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2005), the Ford Bongo averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 32 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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