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P636 UAF

1996 Ford Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

268,214 mi
Last recorded268,214 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Bongo124,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 UAF
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 268,214 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 268,179 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 267,643 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2025 267,230 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 254,239 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2024 254,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 242,242 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2023 242,242 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 230,260 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2021 217,000 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 216,973 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 210,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 210,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 204,604 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 204,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 201,646 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2017 201,646 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 194,654 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 187,573 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 187,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has oil leaks

off side front brake disc corroded on inner

Pass 11 Jun 2014 177,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 177,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 175,778 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 173,225 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cut n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 170,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2011 170,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 170,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 161,912 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 161,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 151,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 140,696 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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P636 UAF is a 1996 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 124,538 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 P636 UAF, 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 30 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P636 UAF is a 1996 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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