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P312 RND

2005 Ford Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

204,673 mi
Last recorded204,673 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Bongo162,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 RND
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 204,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 203,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 199,300 miles

Front member rusted

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

Fail 7 May 2024 199,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front member rusted

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

Pass 5 May 2023 196,947 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 196,943 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 196,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 194,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 194,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill X 3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 193,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 193,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 193,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 193,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR TRALING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELT AS NONE FACTORY SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 May 2018 192,095 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 192,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 186,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 186,040 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 181,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 177,681 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 173,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking/perished

nearside front tyre cracking/perished

Fail 13 Jun 2014 173,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking/perished

nearside front tyre cracking/perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 169,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 164,204 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 164,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 159,007 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 158,154 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 157,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 157,940 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 155,629 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 151,704 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 151,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 148,705 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 142,650 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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P312 RND is a 2005 Ford Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 162,806 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 P312 RND, 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 21 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P312 RND is a 2005 Ford Bongo, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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