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P222 BUS

2008 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

122,396 mi
Last recorded122,396 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Bongo124,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 BUS
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 122,396 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 122,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 121,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed just out of the 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 119,806 miles

Exterior upper panels signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2024 119,794 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exterior upper panels signs of corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 117,975 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 116,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 116,253 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box end pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 114,111 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded above bumper

Pass 14 May 2020 111,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 111,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 109,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 105,725 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 105,725 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 103,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 101,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 100,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 May 2015 100,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,619 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 96,619 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,460 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,900 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 85,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,302 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,781 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 65,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P222 BUS is a 2008 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P222 BUS, 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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P222 BUS is a 2008 Ford Bongo, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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