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B443 OLJ

1984 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

8,601 mi
Last recorded8,601 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB443 OLJ
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 8,601 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 8,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2022 7,624 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

heavily undersealed underside

Fail 1 Sep 2021 7,597 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2020 7,437 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 7,437 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,227 miles

Front Position lamps not working, but other position lamps are in place

Nearside Rear Hub Seal Leaking

Rear Flexible Hose Ferrule Corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 3,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 3,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

brake flexy ferrules corroded

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 552 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 409 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,782 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Mar 2011 99,649 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

charge warning lamp on

front brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches getting rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2009 98,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2006 97,784 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 97,784 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre prop bearing worn

Pass 11 Jul 2005 94,888 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?

Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 798
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 796
Brake pipe excessively corroded 543
position lamp(s) not working 539
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 511
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B443 OLJ is a 1984 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 61,718 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 B443 OLJ, 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 42 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B443 OLJ is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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