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F714 PHJ

1989 Bedford Midi

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF714 PHJ
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 141,365 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 141,355 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 137,863 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 132,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer step area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer step area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 132,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer step area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer step area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 130,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2022 130,817 miles

Emissions not tested engine cutting out on tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door step area corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step area corroded

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2019 129,669 miles

body in poor condition

both front steps corroded and holes

rear tyres perished

side load door repaired with tape

Fail 23 May 2019 129,669 miles

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

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

body in poor condition

both front steps corroded and holes

rear tyres perished

side load door repaired with tape

Pass 15 May 2018 129,341 miles

near side sill getting corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 128,837 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 12,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 127,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 124,167 miles

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

body corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 124,167 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

body corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 124,081 miles

Oil leak

battery tray slight corrosion

body corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2012 124,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

battery tray slight corrosion

body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2011 123,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 122,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Mar 2010 122,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2009 121,363 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 121,363 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 119,474 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 119,466 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,135 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 113,418 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 113,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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F714 PHJ is a 1989 Bedford Midi in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 F714 PHJ, 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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F714 PHJ is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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