MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts as vehicle is loaded
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
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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)
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)
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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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