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P179 PDA

2013 Ford Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

178,088 mi
Last recorded178,088 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Bongo146,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 PDA
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 178,088 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 178,087 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 171,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 171,691 miles

Emissions unable to be completed system pressuring up. suspect head gasket. test was failing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 163,292 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 163,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 156,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 156,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 150,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 141,852 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive At steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens damage

Fail 27 Feb 2019 141,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive At steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lens damage

Pass 7 Mar 2018 132,554 miles

Steering rack is leaking.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 132,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is in very poor condition.

Steering rack is leaking.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,859 miles

Slight fluid leaks from the steering rack.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight fluid leaks from the steering rack.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 113,634 miles

Front brakes bind.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 113,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brakes bind.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,574 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,207 miles

All tyres cracking in the tread areas

Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

All tyres cracking in the tread areas

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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P179 PDA is a 2013 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 146,594 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 P179 PDA, 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 13 years old, this Ford Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P179 PDA is a 2013 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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