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W679 YTP

1999 Ford Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,544 mi
Last recorded178,544 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 YTP
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 178,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 171,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 166,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 153,060 miles

Center exhaust rusty.

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 140,122 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

Both front lower arm swivel boot covers deteriated

Both front track rod end ball joint covers deteriated

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limits

rear pads worn (4mm)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 129,452 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 129,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All tyres slightly perished

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 121,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 111,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,450 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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W679 YTP is a 1999 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W679 YTP, 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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W679 YTP is a 1999 Ford Bongo, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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