Bedford Unclassified
From 279 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 38 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 38 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 22 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 18 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 12 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 12 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 12 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.4% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £114.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 36,323 and 77,432 miles on the clock.
At 63,803 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.051 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Bedford Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Bedford Unclassified has a 67.4% MOT pass rate based on 279 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Bedford Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Bedford Unclassified is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 38 failures. Other common issues include brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle..
What is the typical mileage of a Bedford Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Bedford Unclassified is 63,803 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,323 and 77,432 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £114 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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