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B300 APU

1985 Bedford CF2

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Bedford CF269,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB300 APU
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,220 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak air bag mount to axle ()

Oil leak engine bay ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber surround perrishing ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine and rear axle o/s/r hub, n/s/r axle shaft ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,482 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 85,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,482 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 83,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside drive shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,812 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre bearing rubber is perrished and has movement

Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,499 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,346 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,167 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jun 2006 73,363 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2006 73,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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B300 APU is a 1985 Bedford CF2 in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1985 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 69,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B300 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B300 APU is a 1985 Bedford CF2, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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