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B556 URJ

1985 Bedford Cf

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,261 mi
Last recorded3,261 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB556 URJ
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 3,261 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody sealed

Pass 20 May 2019 1,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 98,860 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,210 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 96,210 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced shocker mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 92,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced shocker mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,978 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

l/h/r axle backplate slightly wet with diff oil

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,978 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

l/h/r axle backplate slightly wet with diff oil

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,344 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,117 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight movment in lower shocker mounts

Fail 8 Mar 2013 81,117 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movment in lower shocker mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,824 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 76,824 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,503 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,761 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 67,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,525 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 63,525 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,494 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 57,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,190 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 54,190 miles

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

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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B556 URJ is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B556 URJ, 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 B556 URJ registered?

B556 URJ is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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