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B457 VUA

1985 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,505 mi
Last recorded47,505 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB457 VUA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 47,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 46,535 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,535 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,535 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 46,535 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,535 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 46,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,512 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear uj worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,512 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2010 46,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre side walls splitting / perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,021 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,512 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 46,512 miles

offside chassis holed outside prescribed area

Fail 6 Jul 2006 46,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside chassis holed outside prescribed area

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2005 46,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 46,512 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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B457 VUA is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B457 VUA, 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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What year was B457 VUA registered?

B457 VUA is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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