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LT52 OZU

2002 Bond Bug 700 Es

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

477,441 mi
Last recorded477,441 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 OZU
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 477,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 474,612 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 474,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 471,615 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 470,765 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 469,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 467,892 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 467,891 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 462,231 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 462,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 455,867 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 455,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 454,245 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

diesel smoke test slightly high

How Reliable is the Bond Bug 700 Es?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 21
Stop lamp not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Headlamp aim too low 12
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LT52 OZU is a 2002 Bond Bug 700 Es in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Bond Bug 700 Es fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT52 OZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bond Bug 700 Es typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Bond Bug 700 Es is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LT52 OZU is a 2002 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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