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T447 LAF

2012 Ford Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

244,529 mi
Last recorded244,529 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Bongo136,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT447 LAF
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 244,529 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES D bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 238,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 218,585 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under body slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2020 218,570 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear pads low (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 200,168 miles

Nearside Rear lamp condition

Pass 22 May 2018 180,169 miles

headlights dim lenses opaque

Fail 17 May 2018 180,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

headlights dim lenses opaque

Pass 18 May 2017 61,958 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 61,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged and showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged and showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

condition of offside rear lamp

Pass 17 May 2016 147,468 miles

condition of offside rear lamp

slight wear in offside front linkarm

Fail 13 May 2016 147,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

condition of offside rear lamp

slight wear in offside front linkarm

Pass 15 May 2015 132,316 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 132,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,559 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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T447 LAF is a 2012 Ford Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 136,882 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 T447 LAF, 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 14 years old, this Ford Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T447 LAF is a 2012 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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