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B901 JAU

1985 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,188 mi
Last recorded6,188 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 JAU
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 6,188 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 6,188 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2020 6,153 miles

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))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 6,152 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 6,038 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 6,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 5,875 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 5,869 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 5,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 4,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 3,918 miles

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

Oil leak

front inner arches corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 3,918 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 2,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 1,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 1,482 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 1,482 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 674 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2008 480 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 233 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 233 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 98,861 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 98,842 miles

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?

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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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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