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D960 TCA

1987 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,920 mi
Last recorded74,920 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD960 TCA
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 74,920 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 155 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 74,920 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 155 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 74,890 miles

Coolant leak ()

fuel hoses perished

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,681 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,907 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,105 miles

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

Rear flexable hose ferrule ends corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 71,105 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear flexable hose ferrule ends corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,738 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 70,738 miles

Central Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,343 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,576 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 68,608 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 68,608 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 68,335 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 68,332 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 67,844 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 67,844 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,904 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 66,310 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,473 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 65,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 65,455 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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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D960 TCA is a 1987 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D960 TCA, 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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D960 TCA is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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