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Bedford Midi MOT Results

60.7% pass rate
from 89 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 vans and highlighted areas where the Bedford Midi is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 16% fail on Brake performance
      • 10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 7.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (9 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Lever
        • 1.1% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.1% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.1% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Chassis
      • 3.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Floor (7 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Body
      • 1.1% fail on Panel
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 1.1% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Steering coupling
      • 1.1% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth