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P559 KUD

2008 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

184,786 mi
Last recorded184,786 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Bongo124,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 KUD
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 184,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front floor to sill closing panel area corroded just out side 30cm from suspension mounting

Offside floor to sill closing panel corroded

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arch areas corroded

offside central water coolant pipe show minor leak of coolant

Pass 14 Sep 2023 183,151 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 12 Sep 2023 183,151 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 12 Sep 2022 180,884 miles

General corrosion on rear suspension and under body

O/S & N/S Rear wheel arch corrosion also O/S Front

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 176,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 164,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

both rear and offside front wheel arches corroded

general under-body corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2020 164,032 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength just in from sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing 215/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

both rear and offside front wheel arches corroded

general under-body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 159,341 miles

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 159,339 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 159,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shock dust covers split

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Front shock dust cover split

Offside Rear arch corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 155,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear lower sills / NSR wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 155,102 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 153,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 153,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 142,496 miles

unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts as vehicle is loaded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 142,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts as vehicle is loaded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 139,245 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 139,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,069 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 128,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 125,903 miles

Bonnet catch mech requires attention holds on secondary catch

Engine oil leaks

Gearbox oil leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Unable to inspect rear seat belts or seats due to luggage

Fail 18 May 2013 124,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet catch mech requires attention holds on secondary catch

Engine oil leaks

Gearbox oil leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Unable to inspect rear seat belts or seats due to luggage

Pass 26 May 2012 106,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2012 106,025 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 99,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,186 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 77,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P559 KUD 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 51.7%.

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 P559 KUD, 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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P559 KUD is a 2008 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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