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A252 EPD

1983 Bedford Cf 250

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,089 mi
Last recorded82,089 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf 25069,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA252 EPD
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,089 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,514 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 79,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 79,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed at rear of hub (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2018 79,097 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed at rear of hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,334 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,514 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 7 Mar 2015 73,509 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 72,361 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,795 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 67,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

prop shaft insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2009 66,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,529 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 64,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf 250?

Based on 854 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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A252 EPD is a 1983 Bedford Cf 250 in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 69,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Cf 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A252 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A252 EPD is a 1983 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 23 November 1983.

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