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P719 FTT

1996 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

318,218 mi
Last recorded318,218 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Bongo124,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 FTT
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 318,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at section before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi blowing slightly and pipe afterwards corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 307,448 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack arm / gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn slightly on outer edges and rear tyres worn slightly on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle and rear brake pipes coated

Fail 3 Dec 2024 307,448 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack arm / gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn slightly on outer edges and rear tyres worn slightly on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle and rear brake pipes coated

Pass 18 Dec 2023 296,374 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 274,442 miles

Front engine oil leak but not excessive

Front steering rack has misting of oil

Nearside inner and outer sills have heavy rust but no holes at time of test

Offside inner and outer sills have heavy rust but no holes at time of test

Rear both rear brake discs poor

Rear brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Fail 13 May 2019 274,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine oil leak but not excessive

Front steering rack has misting of oil

Nearside inner and outer sills have heavy rust but no holes at time of test

Offside inner and outer sills have heavy rust but no holes at time of test

Rear both rear brake discs poor

Rear brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 May 2015 251,901 miles

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

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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P719 FTT is a 1996 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P719 FTT, 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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What year was P719 FTT registered?

P719 FTT is a 1996 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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