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B554 YUW

1985 Bedford CF2

Cream Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,167 mi
Last recorded59,167 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Bedford CF269,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB554 YUW
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 59,167 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 58,314 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 57,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 56,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,719 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,417 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer plaSTIC SKIRT LOOSE

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all front balljoint covers deteriorated slightly

leak from automatic gearbox

Fail 16 Mar 2016 52,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer plaSTIC SKIRT LOOSE

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all front balljoint covers deteriorated slightly

leak from automatic gearbox

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

speedo cable not connected to gearbox

Fail 14 Dec 2012 47,445 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

speedo cable not connected to gearbox

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,445 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,445 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,554 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 1 May 2009 47,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,142 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 47,134 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,111 miles

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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B554 YUW is a 1985 Bedford CF2 in Cream with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B554 YUW, 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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B554 YUW is a 1985 Bedford CF2, first registered on 20 May 1985.

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