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C804 BPW

1986 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,203 mi
Last recorded52,203 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC804 BPW
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 52,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,982 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 51,980 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shock bushes perished/worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 51,902 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front doors corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both front doors slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 51,537 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1. N/S/F & O/S/F Brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. Major mis-fire on engine. 3. Front brake discs becoming worn (Rusty)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,259 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

front discs rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2017 51,259 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

exhaust tail pipe missing

front discs rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring inverted

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

Offside Rear leaf spring inverted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 50,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring inverted

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

Offside Rear leaf spring inverted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

fuel cap in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both top and bottom bushes on rear shocks starting to perish and crack but no excess play at this time

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,681 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,844 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear shock top and bottom bushes perished but no play

slight corrosion on n/s/f A post near upper door hinge and behind in inner arch

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres starting to deteriorate/crack but not yet to fail criteria but close

front number plate lamination only just met minimum requirements advise replacing very soon

slight rear brake imbalance but not yet to excess

stone chip outside sweep of the blades

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 40,665 miles

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

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

near side front tyre side wall perished

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,641 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 40,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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C804 BPW is a 1986 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C804 BPW, 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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C804 BPW is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 27 February 1986.

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