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B348 YTA

1985 Bedford CF2

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Bedford CF269,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB348 YTA
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025
Fail 21 May 2025

Fuel hose leaking at fuel filter union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024
Pass 24 May 2023
Pass 9 May 2022
Pass 6 May 2021
Pass 12 Aug 2019
Pass 20 Jul 2018

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,667 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 36,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,448 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,306 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,923 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,864 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 23,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,333 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 11,333 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 8,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,621 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 6,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s door mirror

front and rear tyres showing small radial cracks on outer casings

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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B348 YTA is a 1985 Bedford CF2 in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B348 YTA, 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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What year was B348 YTA registered?

B348 YTA is a 1985 Bedford CF2, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B348 YTA safe to buy?

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