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YWG 485

2016 Bedford Unknown

Red Petrol 3519cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,925 mi
Last recorded66,925 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWG 485
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,519cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,364 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 66,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,807 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,258 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 65,254 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively All joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,415 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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YWG 485 is a 2016 Bedford Unknown in Red with a 3,519cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWG 485, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 10 years old, this Bedford Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YWG 485 is a 2016 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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