Ford Bongo

Registered from 2004 to 2009.

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2005 2.5 diesel. 12 of 30 tests failed.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

Suspension — 83% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Brakes — 33% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Steering — 25% of its failures
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Exhaust and emissions — 17% of its failures
Lights and electrics — 42% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Body and structure — 25% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced