MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,188 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear U bolt on leaf spring been modified and replace with threaded bar
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear U bolt on leaf spring been modified and replace with threaded bar
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch not within 30cm of spring carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch next to door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear U bolt on leaf spring been modified and replace with threaded bar
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear U bolt on leaf spring been modified and replace with threaded bar
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch not within 30cm of spring carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear u bolt on spring has been modified and replaced with threaded bar
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer panel corroded through on outside of vehicle but not within 30cm of spring carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear u bolt on spring has been modified and replaced with threaded bar
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake fluid leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front front brakes corroded in carriers and sticking slighlty
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear u bolt on spring has been modified and replaced with threaded bar
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer panel corroded through on outside of vehicle but not within 30cm of spring carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear u bolt on spring has been modified and replaced with threaded bar
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear ubolt on spring has been replaced with threaded bar
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front ubolt for leaf spring has been replaced with threaded bar
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear ubolt on spring has been replaced with threaded bar
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front ubolt for leaf spring has been replaced with threaded bar
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner hole in inner wheel arch no closer than 30 cm to structural point
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front hole in inner wing no closer than 30 cm to structural point
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner hole in inner wheel arch no closer than 30 cm
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner hole in inner wheel arch no closer than 30 cm to structural point
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front hole in inner wing no closer than 30 cm to structural point
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner hole in inner wheel arch no closer than 30 cm
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front inner arches corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front inner arches corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B901 JAU is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 B901 JAU, 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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B901 JAU is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 January 1985.
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