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R388 KPH

2003 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

219,957 mi
Last recorded219,957 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Bongo113,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 KPH
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 219,957 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 217,615 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 217,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 211,978 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 211,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 192,377 miles

surface rust on suspension parts & brake pipes

under body under sealed & welded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 177,374 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 177,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 162,459 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 162,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 145,601 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 146,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 130,789 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 130,760 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2010 112,552 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 112,552 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 92,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2009 92,549 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 80,725 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 66,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,916 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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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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