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B854 FHR

1985 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 1878cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests32 (15 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate46.9%

Mileage

45,952 mi
Last recorded45,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB854 FHR
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,878cc

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MOT History

15 pass 17 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 45,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to T junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T junction to front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front tyre cracking/perishing in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T junction to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission & rear axle pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 45,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 45,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 44,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2024 44,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 43,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 43,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 43,305 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Tight spot when rotating wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under vehicle corrosion to body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 41,532 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under vehicle corrosion to body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 40,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 40,129 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Intermittent fault (4.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 40,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General perishing of steering and suspension rubber bushes and mountings

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and body

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear tyres perished

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 40,017 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General perishing of steering and suspension rubber bushes and mountings

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and body

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear tyres perished

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,343 miles

Exhaust in poor condition ( centre and rear section )

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Tyre perished

Oil leak

Perishing of most steering and suspension bushes but not resulting in excessive play

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 39,343 miles

Exhaust in poor condition ( centre and rear section )

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre perished

Oil leak

Perishing of most steering and suspension bushes but not resulting in excessive play

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,996 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 36,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,113 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 35,113 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 35,089 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis areas corroded

exhaust system has minor exhaust gas leak and system deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chassis surface very rusty

no spare tyre fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2011 32,587 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

chassis surface very rusty

no spare tyre fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 32,285 miles

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

No spare wheel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop shaft centre bearing worn to excess

Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,284 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

No spare wheel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop shaft centre bearing worn to excess

Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,547 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

surface rust brake load sensing valve

surface rust front and rear axles and suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,084 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 30,034 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 28,912 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 28,901 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2005 28,882 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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B854 FHR is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,878cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.9%.

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 B854 FHR, 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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B854 FHR is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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