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B575 LKA

1985 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,124 mi
Last recorded27,124 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB575 LKA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 27,124 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 26,474 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 26,474 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 25,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 25,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 25,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 24,414 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,176 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,995 miles

heavily under sealed

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,937 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Aug 2014 21,776 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,650 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 21,647 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrision on n/side and o/side door runners

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,382 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,581 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 20,579 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 20,506 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 20,498 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2009 20,496 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,359 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 20,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,944 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 19,944 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 198,335 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 198,335 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B575 LKA is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B575 LKA, 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 B575 LKA registered?

B575 LKA is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 17 June 1985.

Is B575 LKA safe to buy?

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