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F209 YWO

1988 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,525 mi
Last recorded12,525 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 YWO
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 12,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 115,623 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 6,016 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

front floors corroded

offside rear shock damp

rear leaf spring brakets corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 5,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion below both seat belt anchorages but n ot in prescribed area

corrosion near nearside body mountings

corrosion near offside body mounting

corrosion to both sides chassis not in prescribed

corrosion to nearside floor

corrosion to offside floor

nearside rear leaf spring anchor bracket corroded

nearside vehicle structure has slight corrosion

offside front tyre bald edge

offside rear leaf spring anchor bracket corroded

offside vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 1,290 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2014 1,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion / hole nearside floor

corrosion below seat belt anchors, not in prescribed areas

corrosion to chassis, not in prescribed areas of body fixings, both sides

corrosion to nearside floor

Pass 31 May 2013 88,791 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner w/ arches poor condition corroson

Pass 21 May 2012 86,769 miles

both front inner warches light corroson

Fail 14 May 2012 86,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner warches light corroson

Pass 24 May 2011 94,158 miles

h/ brake ex travel r/n/plte poor condition

Pass 26 May 2010 90,804 miles

rear lenses fading rear n/ plate fading o/s door step/ arch corroson

Fail 26 May 2010 90,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear lenses fading rear n/ plate fading o/s door step/ arch corroson

Fail 3 Jun 2009 87,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off/s front w/ arch ex corroson /holed /n/s front tyre uneven wear front pads 70/ worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off/s front w/ arch ex corroson /holed /n/s front tyre uneven wear front pads 70/ worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,129 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 84,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre steering idler bush worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 77,294 miles

centre s/idler slight lift on bush/rear n/plate fading

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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F209 YWO is a 1988 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F209 YWO, 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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F209 YWO is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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