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ExpiredMileage
45,952 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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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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