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P261 LTF

1997 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,092 mi
Last recorded136,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Bongo136,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 LTF
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 136,092 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 136,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack pinion leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner sill holed 33cm from suspension mounting

Pass 6 Jul 2024 135,385 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded. (not in the prescribed area)

Nearside Rear lamp unit has a slight crack

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded. (not in the prescribed area)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded. (not in the prescribed area)

Pass 24 Jun 2023 134,988 miles

n/s o/s front inner wheel arch slight corrosion but not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2022 134,704 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 134,042 miles

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

advise top radiator hose weeping

Pass 19 Jun 2020 131,189 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 131,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,285 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,370 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracked

Nearside Rear chassis slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,716 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,702 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Both rear tyres perishing on outer side wall.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 64,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Both rear tyres perishing on outer side wall.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,903 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,468 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 57,468 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,763 miles

Bonnet stay insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P261 LTF is a 1997 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 136,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P261 LTF, 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 29 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P261 LTF registered?

P261 LTF is a 1997 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P261 LTF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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