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R133 LHO

2011 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,149 mi
Last recorded188,149 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Bongo147,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 LHO
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 188,149 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2024 184,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 181,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 176,730 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 173,615 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 169,592 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 164,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog light in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2018 162,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fog lamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around sump gasket and turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 160,731 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 154,329 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 154,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 141,090 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 141,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 139,064 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 129,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake long

Fail 24 Jul 2013 129,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake long

Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,489 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

headlights just giving beam image

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,120 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 96,120 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R133 LHO is a 2011 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2011 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 147,431 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 R133 LHO, 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 15 years old, this Ford Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R133 LHO is a 2011 Ford Bongo, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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