MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch
Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working washer jet missing (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central prop shaft centre bearing support misaligned. rubber contacting shaft
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of two mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not effecting strength
Offside drivers seat mount corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre prop shaft support bearing/ bush slightly misaligned
slight corrosion at the bottom of both A pillars
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both offside & nearside (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not effecting strength
Offside drivers seat mount corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre prop shaft support bearing/ bush slightly misaligned
slight corrosion at the bottom of both A pillars
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi above gearbox (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished
Offside Front tyre perished
Oil leak ()
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
exhaust rubbers deteriorated but not insecure
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi above gearbox (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished
Offside Front tyre perished
Oil leak ()
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
exhaust rubbers deteriorated but not insecure
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise corrosion on near and off side inner wings
advise corrosion on near and off side steps
advise cracking on off side front tyre sidewall
advise propshaft center bearing
corrosion nearside and offside front wing
damage front bumper
diff oil leak
nearside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
osr bump stop missing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
osr bump stop missing
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
osr bump stop missing
slight corrosion ns and os front steps
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
slight corrosion ns and os front steps
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front no. plate slightly dilaminated
pin missing from tailgate
slight damage to rear no plate
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front no. plate slightly dilaminated
pin missing from tailgate
slight damage to rear no plate
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
demister not working
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B260 PRE is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 50,055 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B260 PRE, 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 41 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B260 PRE is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 25 April 1985.
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