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V184 PBA

1999 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,347 mi
Last recorded183,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV184 PBA
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 183,347 miles

ALL STEERING SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED AGE RELATED

CORROSION TOO INNER AND OUTER SILLS AGE RELATED

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Jul 2025 183,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR BRAKE PADS WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL STEERING SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED AGE RELATED

CORROSION TOO INNER AND OUTER SILLS AGE RELATED

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Jul 2024 178,181 miles

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

Front Steering box has seepage STEERING RACK SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH BALL JOINT COVERS DETERIATED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS SHOWING DETERIATION (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 178,181 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

AGE RELATED CORROSSION TO ALL CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SHOCL ABSORBERS SHOWING DETERIATION (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH WISHBONE BALL JOINT COVERS DETERIATED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 171,933 miles

Front SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS HAVE A SLIGHT LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 166,859 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION UNDER BODY

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/N/S FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 166,857 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear REAR FOG LAMP WRONG COLOUR

Pass 24 Jun 2021 161,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 157,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 157,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 149,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 143,543 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 143,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 138,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 131,902 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 125,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 118,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 112,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 107,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,630 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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V184 PBA is a 1999 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V184 PBA, 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 27 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V184 PBA is a 1999 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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