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F509 KHO

1989 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,694 mi
Last recorded114,694 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF509 KHO
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,694 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides marked with yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front door steps lower door sills both sides roof joining sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 114,694 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides marked with yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front door steps lower door sills both sides roof joining sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint clamps are loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front and o/s/f foot steps corroded but non prescribed area ,marked in yellow

Nearside Front sill corroded but not a prescribed area marked in yellow

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r rear of spring marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from wheel cylinder x2 marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished but still sealing

Fail 22 Jun 2018 114,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint clamps are loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front and o/s/f foot steps corroded but non prescribed area ,marked in yellow

Nearside Front sill corroded but not a prescribed area marked in yellow

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r rear of spring marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from wheel cylinder x2 marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished but still sealing

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 113,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front door steps corroded outside of prescribed area

crack in screen outside of drivers view

exhaust system loose on mounts but still secure

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 22 Jun 2017 113,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front door steps corroded outside of prescribed area

crack in screen outside of drivers view

exhaust system loose on mounts but still secure

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 23 May 2016 111,939 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front inner wings/wheel arches corroded outside prescribed area

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

n/s/ and o/s doors corroded

n/s/ door sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2015 110,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fog lamp slightly damaged

Front door sills/arches corroded outside prescibed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 110,379 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fog lamp slightly damaged

Front door sills/arches corroded outside prescibed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 108,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 108,863 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 107,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front door steps rusty

both front wheels stiff to rotate

exhaust clamps loose

Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 107,064 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 105,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system badly fitted

Fail 16 May 2011 105,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system badly fitted

Pass 22 May 2010 102,471 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on front door near side and off side

slight corrosion on roof near side and off side

Fail 14 May 2010 102,469 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 99,823 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 96,294 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 96,294 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 92,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 92,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,572 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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F509 KHO is a 1989 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F509 KHO, 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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F509 KHO is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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