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C124 EMU

1986 Bedford Midi

Green Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC124 EMU
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 92,023 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 91,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold Missing Studs (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting Around Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General Corrosion Around Vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/ Perishing + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight Play Between Steering Wheel Movement + Wheel Movement

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside and components have corrosion

n/s and o/s A post rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Underside and components have corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks (Engine area/ gearbox area)

sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,882 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake effort low

sills rusty

slight play found in steering system

slight play in propshaft u/j

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front outer sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,098 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

front panel corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

front panel corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 75,892 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

various brake pipes corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,169 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 74,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,071 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,144 miles

advise issued with failure.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 55,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all four tyres badly cracked on side walls but not showing cord, both front shockers s/weeping.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,203 miles

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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C124 EMU is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Green with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 61,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C124 EMU, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C124 EMU is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 16 January 1986.

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