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T96 HSM

2013 Ford Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,749 mi
Last recorded167,749 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Ford Bongo146,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 HSM
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 167,749 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Lower sills + Rear inner arch's corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2022 160,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X member / valence / rear NS + OS inner wheel arch's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 160,727 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jack point bent / rubbing suspension arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X member / valence / rear NS + OS inner wheel arch's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 153,951 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 153,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 147,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 147,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 143,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear,and front valance slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 143,088 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear,and front valance slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 138,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Dec 2017 132,081 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 132,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 126,280 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 126,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,851 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 117,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 110,760 miles

untidy wiring under bonnet requires securing

Fail 19 Dec 2014 110,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

untidy wiring under bonnet requires securing

Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,149 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 103,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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T96 HSM is a 2013 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2013 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 146,594 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 T96 HSM, 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 13 years old, this Ford Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T96 HSM is a 2013 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2013.

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