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P553 SWC

2009 Ford Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,075 mi
Last recorded87,075 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Bongo137,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 SWC
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,075 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,053 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,334 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,548 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 67,809 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brake pads seem low

Fail 31 Jan 2009 67,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brake pads seem low

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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P553 SWC is a 2009 Ford Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 137,544 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 P553 SWC, 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 17 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P553 SWC registered?

P553 SWC is a 2009 Ford Bongo, first registered on 2 February 2009.

Is P553 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 SWC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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