1997 Ford Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P887 AFE
1997 Ford Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1997. Recorded mileage 197,462 km. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 197,462 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P887 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 197,462 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P887 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Bongo (P887 AFE) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule connected to strut (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
P887 AFE Odometer History
- 22/08/2022173,899 mi
- 16/08/2023180,488 km
- 18/08/2023180,521 km+33 km
- 23/10/2024193,173 km+12,652 km
- 03/02/2026197,462 km+4,289 km
Average of roughly 6,825 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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