MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,721 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
all four arches corroded
front bumper corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak ()
all four arches corroded
front bumper corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear door hinge pin broken
small oil leak engine
Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
n/s/f side wall in poor condition not showing inner cord at present
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?
Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B389 XKN is a 1985 Bedford CF2 in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B389 XKN, 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 B389 XKN registered?
B389 XKN is a 1985 Bedford CF2, first registered on 6 April 1985.
Is B389 XKN safe to buy?
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