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P104 GTA

2008 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

166,764 mi
Last recorded166,764 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Bongo124,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 GTA
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 166,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 165,221 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 163,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 160,986 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 157,535 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 153,614 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 153,614 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 153,534 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 149,711 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 149,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 143,250 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 143,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,806 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 134,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,698 miles

o/s/r outer sill holed and corroded

all front cv boots cracking

handbrake high

headlamp lenses peeling

high level stop innop

o/s/f seat belt fraying

rear drive train very tight unable to assess rear wheel bearings

rear seats in backwards and seat belts cant work as intended

Fail 10 Feb 2016 131,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all front cv boots cracking

handbrake high

headlamp lenses peeling

high level stop innop

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r outer sill holed and corroded

rear drive train very tight unable to assess rear wheel bearings

rear seats in backwards and seat belts cant work as intended

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,124 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,564 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 124,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 118,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 118,045 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 111,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 104,549 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 104,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 91,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 76,240 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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P104 GTA is a 2008 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 124,637 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P104 GTA, 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 18 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P104 GTA registered?

P104 GTA is a 2008 Ford Bongo, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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