MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear underside very corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake binding
rear underside very corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight oil leaks
front and rear suspension components starting to corrode
slight freeplay detected at steering wheel
slight imbalance to front brakes
slight movemnt to n/s and o/s pivot points
slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear suspension components starting to corrode
slight freeplay detected at steering wheel
slight imbalance to front brakes
slight movemnt to n/s and o/s pivot points
slight oil leaks
slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all front and rear suspension and brake components rusty
front wiper blades juddering on screen
slight movement to steering arm
surface corrosion to body of vehicle
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all front and rear suspension and brake components rusty
front wiper blades juddering on screen
slight movement to steering arm
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
brake pipes corroded
suspension worn
unabel to completely asess wheelbearings due to brake bind
underside corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Bedford Midi?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XIL 5078 is a 1989 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 XIL 5078, 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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XIL 5078 is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 November 1989.
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