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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f brake disc has heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f brake disc has heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
hole/corrosion in rear cross member area - not within prescribed area
hole/corrosion on o/s/f inner sill area - not within prescribed area
underside of vehicle body has surface corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f brake disc has heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f brake disc has heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
hole/corrosion in rear cross member area - not within prescribed area
hole/corrosion on o/s/f inner sill area - not within prescribed area
underside of vehicle body has surface corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill are holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear heatshield corroded and insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (product on lense) (4.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pipe at front going to oil cooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill are holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear heatshield corroded and insecure
Offside Front Inner sill area holed but outwith prescribed areas
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row complete ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both dip headlamps only just showing pattern
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play column to rack joint (2.2.2 (c))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner sill area holed but outwith prescribed areas
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside park brake reading only just met limits and requires attention or adjustment
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row complete ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both dip headlamps only just showing pattern
radiator mounting panel coroded badly and radiator insecure
both front tyres very low tread
both front tyres very low tread
offside front inner sill outwith prescribed areas holed/corroded
rear exhaust flexy deteriorated
roll bar d bushes worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 30cms from rear seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres very low tread
both front tyres very low tread
offside front inner sill outwith prescribed areas holed/corroded
rear exhaust flexy deteriorated
roll bar d bushes worn
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear anti-roll bar attachment d-bush slightly worn
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear anti-roll bar attachment d-bush slightly worn
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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VF02 TLU is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 118,797 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 Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF02 TLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VF02 TLU is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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