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F172 BON

1989 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,844 mi
Last recorded139,844 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 BON
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 139,844 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorating

all tyres starting to crack

general codition of underside rusty

near side rear inner tyre wearing

Pass 16 May 2014 138,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 134,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 134,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2012 134,492 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2011 130,625 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 130,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 130,552 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 130,106 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 130,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 129,718 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 129,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 128,186 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 128,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 127,443 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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F172 BON is a 1989 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 F172 BON, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F172 BON is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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