MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after flexible mesh joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas within 30 cm marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas marked in yellow chalk within 30 cm of trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas within 30 cm of trailing arm mount marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body areas in front of rear air con pipes marked in yellow chalk within 30 cm of trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch areas nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body has general corrosion patches
coolant leak front hoses above steering rack
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
exhaust system deteriorating
oil residue engine area
under body and chassis areas corroding
Offside Front chassis rusted (borderline pass)
exhaust blows rear
rear fog light starting to show white light
surface rust on metal brake pipes
under body welded
Central Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front chassis rusted (borderline pass)
exhaust blows rear
rear fog light starting to show white light
surface rust on metal brake pipes
under body welded
surface rust on suspension parts & brake pipes
under body under sealed & welded
corrosion to both rear chassis rail sections
excessive corrosion to n/s/r inner sill and rear panel
excessive corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch ,inner sill and rear panel
o/s outer sill repair cracking (fibre glass)
slight corrosion to o/s/f lower panel
travel to brake pedal but working as intended
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to both rear chassis rail sections
excessive corrosion to n/s/r inner sill and rear panel
excessive corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch ,inner sill and rear panel
o/s outer sill repair cracking (fibre glass)
slight corrosion to o/s/f lower panel
travel to brake pedal but working as intended
rear chassis rusted
rear panel & inner wheel arches badly rusted behind bumper
surface rust on brake pipes o/s/r & o/s/f
under body lots of weldling carried out & under sealed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
both outer sills corroded
front and rear wheel arches corroded
n/s inner sill corroded
o/s inner sill and floor heavily corroded
rear panel and inner arches heavily corroded behind bumper and trims
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
antiroll bar bushes perished & worn
front inner to outer metal brake pipes surface rust
under body surface rust
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
antiroll bar bushes perished & worn
front inner to outer metal brake pipes surface rust
under body surface rust
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front tyres incorrect size
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
n/s battery insecure
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R388 KPH is a 2003 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2003 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 113,927 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 R388 KPH, 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 23 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R388 KPH is a 2003 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2003.
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