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A103 BTV

1983 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,719 mi
Last recorded14,719 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA103 BTV
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 14,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 13,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 11,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 11,817 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 10,368 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished between treads

General body corrosion in several places but not structural, some repairs done from inside vehicle.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 10,362 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres slightly perished between treads

General body corrosion in several places but not structural, some repairs done from inside vehicle.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 10,354 miles

several areas of corrosion but not in load bearing or prescribed areas

Fail 24 Oct 2014 10,354 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 10,319 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,951 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 9,920 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 9,218 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 9,216 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arch - corrosion at rear.

Rear propshaft flange bolts all loose.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 7,786 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 7,786 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to o/s front of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2005 6,524 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 6,524 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?

Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 798
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 796
Brake pipe excessively corroded 543
position lamp(s) not working 539
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 511
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A103 BTV is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Cf fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 798 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A103 BTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A103 BTV is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 15 August 1983.

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