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P417 OET

2004 Ford Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,985 mi
Last recorded181,985 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Bongo140,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 OET
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 181,985 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 179,658 miles

under body slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 175,494 miles

Offside centre under sill back poor repair fibre glass filler present

Fail 20 Apr 2017 175,494 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under step/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside centre under sill back poor repair fibre glass filler present

Pass 30 Apr 2016 170,706 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 170,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 170,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 170,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 166,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 161,336 miles

Corrosion to N/Side front inner sill

Corrosion to N/Side rear chassis cross member

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 161,336 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Corrosion to N/Side front inner sill

Corrosion to N/Side rear chassis cross member

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 159,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/Side front outer chassis is corroded but not within 30 cm of suspension mounting.

O/Side rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 159,871 miles

N/Side front outer chassis is corroded but not within 30 cm of suspension mounting.

O/Side rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 28 Jun 2012 159,860 miles

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)

offside rear light unit loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 1 Jul 2011 102,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f tyre has cut on inside wall

Fail 29 Jun 2011 102,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f tyre has cut on inside wall

rear wheel bearings cannot be tested grease leaking from off side

Pass 28 Jun 2010 152,229 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 152,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 148,941 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 148,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 May 2008 141,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2008 141,986 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 136,547 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 136,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 125,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 125,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 113,060 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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P417 OET is a 2004 Ford Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 140,974 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 P417 OET, 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 22 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P417 OET is a 2004 Ford Bongo, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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