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E350 GCG

1988 Bedford Midi

Cream Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

35,966 mi
Last recorded35,966 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE350 GCG
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 35,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All of system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 35,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All of system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 35,287 miles

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and exhaust system advise .

Fail 11 Jun 2024 35,281 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system has surface corrosion .

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle advise.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,362 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle advise

Fail 31 May 2023 34,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle advise

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle advise

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,088 miles

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle advise

Fail 3 Jun 2021 33,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle advise

Pass 19 Jun 2020 32,181 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle advise

Pass 28 May 2019 30,447 miles

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

all steering and some suspension components , including leaf/coil springs, suspension arms etc are covered in oil/paint type substance at time of test

general underside of vehicle including all floor, chassis and inner wings are covered in underseal at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2019 30,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner cill under vehicle corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner cill under vehicle corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all steering and some suspension components covered in oil type substance at time of test

general underside of vehicle including all floor, chassis and inner wings are covered in underseal at time of test

Pass 14 May 2018 27,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

all steering and suspension components covered in oil type substance at time of test

all underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

exhaust middle section mounting brackets missing but held securely by alternative means

Fail 30 Apr 2018 27,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section mounting bracket deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

all steering and suspension components covered in oil type substance at time of test

all underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

exhaust middle section mounting brackets missing but held securely by alternative means

Pass 3 May 2017 24,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

all steering and suspension components covered in an oil substance at time of test

all underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

exhaust middle section mounting brackets missing but held securely by alternative means

exhaust rear section pipe adjacent to mounting bracket deteriorated but not to excess at time of test

exhaust rear section pipe repaired with exhaust bandage at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steering and suspension components are covered in an oil substance at time of test

all underside of vehicle bodywork is covered in underseal at time of test

exhaust middle section mounting brackets missing but held securely in position by alternative means

exhaust rear section pipe repaired with exhaust bandage at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2016 22,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner cill/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill under car (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner skirt panel next to petrol tank hose (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear lower panel under vehicle (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside - centre lower panel under vehicle (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front track rod end locking nut held securely in position with a nail

Nearside Rear tyre - nail in tread

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steering and suspension components are covered in an oil substance at time of test

all underside of vehicle bodywork is covered in underseal at time of test

exhaust middle section mounting brackets missing but held securely in position by alternative means

exhaust rear section pipe repaired with exhaust bandage at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2013 22,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

free play in offside steering idler but not to excess at time of test

petrol tank neck half corroded and half covered in underseal but not corroded to excess at time of test

remainder of underside of vehicle, other than failure items, including all component and seat belt prescribed areas and any other bodywork or panels have either surface corrosion or surface corrosion that is covered with underseal

Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

complete underside of vehicle including all component and seat belt prescibed areas and any other bodywork or panels have surface corrosion that has been covered in an underseal type covering

free play in steering box but not excessive at time of test

petrol tank neck corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,822 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

complete underside of vehicle including all component and seat belt prescibed areas and any other bodywork or panels have surface corrosion that has been covered in an underseal type covering

free play in steering box but not excessive at time of test

petrol tank neck corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

complete underside of vehicle including floor sections, chassis sections and all inner wings have surface corrosion that has been covered in underseal/oil

petrol tank neck corroded but not leaking at time of test

slight free play in steering box

Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,530 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

complete remainder of all floor sections and underside of vehicle including chassis sections, inner wings and cill sections have surface corrosion

offside front step section corroded

petrol tank neck corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2010 18,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

complete remainder of rear floor sections including chassis sections and inner wings have surface corrosion

offside front step section corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear wheel arch inner corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2009 17,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear wheel arch inner corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2009 17,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

differential oil leak (diff noisey)

large amounts of general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,283 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

nearside body sill corroded

rear wings corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner wings corroded and holed but not within prescibed areas.

drivers door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view.

nearside body sill corroded and split but not within prescibed areas.

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,587 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 6,463 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 6,434 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 30 Jul 2005 6,425 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E350 GCG is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Cream with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 68,386 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 E350 GCG, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E350 GCG is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 18 May 1988.

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