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F716 MFT

1989 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

9,059 mi
Last recorded9,059 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF716 MFT
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,059 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 9,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 4,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2010 4,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not within a pescribed area

n/s/f outer chassis leg corroded but not within a pescribed area

o/s/f inner wing corroded but not within a pescribed area

o/s/f outer chassis leg corroded but not within a pescribed area

Pass 27 May 2009 99,897 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 91,436 miles

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

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

O/side mirror smaller than normal.

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

Fail 12 May 2008 91,403 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 82,670 miles

rear exhaust bracket missing

rear exhaust doesnt reach end of vehicle

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2006 73,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 73,753 miles

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

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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)

Offside rear service brake effort slightly low.

Slight play in nearside front strut top.

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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F716 MFT is a 1989 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F716 MFT, 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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F716 MFT is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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