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B714 YFM

1985 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

13,545 mi
Last recorded13,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB714 YFM
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,545 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2010 13,542 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2010 13,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,572 miles

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

small cracks appearing on front tyres

Fail 14 Apr 2009 7,555 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

small cracks appearing on front tyres

Fail 9 Apr 2009 75,405 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside door pillar

nearside rear tyre has minor cracks to sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,165 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,165 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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B714 YFM is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 B714 YFM, 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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B714 YFM is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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