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B294 YMB

1985 Bedford Midi

Cream Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,437 mi
Last recorded63,437 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Bedford Midi62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB294 YMB
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,437 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both steps corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 63,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both steps corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steps corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 63,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steps corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,414 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated and cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working All inoperative (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,468 miles

both rear tail lights have slight damage

driver mirror has crack

n/s/f + o/s/f has slight play @ hubs

Fail 9 Feb 2015 62,468 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tail lights have slight damage

driver mirror has crack

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/f + o/s/f has slight play @ hubs

o/s/r + n/s/r shock absorber bush's cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,342 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,327 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front panel insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 62,230 miles

Corrosion to door step.

Oil leak.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Corrosion to doorstep.

Oil leak.

How Reliable is the Bedford Midi?

Based on 5,313 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
1,128
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 280
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 250
Brake pipe excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 214
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B294 YMB is a 1985 Bedford Midi in Cream with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,271 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bedford Midi fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 280 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B294 YMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Midi typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B294 YMB is a 1985 Bedford Midi, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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