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P973 KUD

2003 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Bongo113,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 KUD
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,999 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all of them (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 99,999 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all of them (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 99,999 miles

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

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,998 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroding

Offside Rear trailing arm slight play

general engine oil leaks

general under body corrosion

slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,000 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner sill/step corroded and weak

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside/components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 100,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords +low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner sill/step corroded and weak

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside/components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,000 miles

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

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,522 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,525 miles

faulty tail gate open warning lamp

Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 91,000 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 91,000 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

long handbrake travel

n/sf & o/s/f brakes binding slightly

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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P973 KUD is a 2003 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 113,927 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 P973 KUD, 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 23 years old, this Ford Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P973 KUD is a 2003 Ford Bongo, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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