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D402 BFO

1987 Bedford Midi

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

1,965 mi
Last recorded1,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD402 BFO
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 1,965 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 1,941 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 97,497 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 97,415 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back of cab (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 95,740 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 95,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 94,744 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,052 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,052 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 92,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,393 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,585 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 91,585 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

inbalance on rear brakes

nearside front brake slightly binding

slight play in both top wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,560 miles

both front shock absorber bottom mounts loose

Fail 2 Nov 2009 91,551 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front shock absorber bottom mounts loose

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 91,368 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 91,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 91,349 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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D402 BFO is a 1987 Bedford Midi in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 74,670 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 D402 BFO, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D402 BFO is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 11 March 1987.

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