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F277 JKJ

1989 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 JKJ
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 66,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,429 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer leaking grease slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,898 miles

both front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,898 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,550 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,320 miles

All Rear Brake pipes slightly caroded

both near side tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,316 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres old and perisheds

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,883 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 57,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,496 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,937 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 54,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,959 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,491 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 52,491 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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F277 JKJ is a 1989 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 F277 JKJ, 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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What year was F277 JKJ registered?

F277 JKJ is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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