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B528 AYD

1985 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,438 mi
Last recorded71,438 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB528 AYD
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 71,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hazard switch faulty

Fail 20 May 2025 71,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hazard switch faulty

Pass 24 May 2024 69,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides pipes corroded and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Under side covered in under seal

Wheel bearing has slight play Front both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 69,571 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded covered in underseal

Pass 25 May 2021 69,559 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,527 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coverd with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 69,527 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coverd with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 69,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing letter b missing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,313 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 69,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested vehicle wont idle (7.3.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,768 miles

near side rear tyre has age related cracks to side wall

Fail 25 May 2016 68,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pin holes in center and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear tyre has age related cracks to side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,361 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 67,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,001 miles

n/s/rear tyre pressure soft

Fail 11 Mar 2011 64,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre pressure soft

Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,993 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre prop mounting worn

o/s/front top ball joint boot split

unable to see brake linings

Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,756 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,030 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 59,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,261 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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B528 AYD is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 B528 AYD, 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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B528 AYD is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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