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P74 RBP

2006 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,494 mi
Last recorded185,494 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Bongo122,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 RBP
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 185,494 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 185,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 184,281 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Fail 26 Sep 2022 184,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 183,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 175,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 175,222 miles

Front suspension components rusty

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 175,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front suspension components rusty

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 169,898 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 169,898 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 160,387 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind rear brakes just developing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 160,387 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind rear brakes just developing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 152,401 miles

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

head lamp patterns just discernable

rear brakes slight bind just developing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 152,401 miles

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

head lamp patterns just discernable

rear brakes slight bind just developing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 147,926 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)

both head lamp beam images only just discernable

Pass 31 Jul 2012 142,557 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

poor beam pattern

Pass 6 Aug 2011 134,621 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 126,900 miles

beam pattern poor

chips in screen

Pass 7 Aug 2009 123,226 miles

chips in screen

Fail 6 Aug 2009 123,226 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

chips in screen

Pass 6 Aug 2008 118,233 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 118,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

Fail 4 Aug 2007 113,963 miles

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

chip in windscreen

no rear seats fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2007 113,963 miles

chip in windscreen

no rear seats fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,593 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 104,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

tyre sidewalls perrished

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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P74 RBP is a 2006 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 122,749 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 P74 RBP, 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 20 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P74 RBP is a 2006 Ford Bongo, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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