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B953 PBF

1985 Bedford Cf

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,606 mi
Last recorded37,606 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB953 PBF
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 37,606 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoke when reves (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

head lamp intens (dim) not bright

Pass 5 May 2022 37,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 37,527 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,524 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 37,524 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 37,487 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 37,487 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake performance not tested all (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking all metal brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack gator (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings iner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,916 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,893 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 30,889 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,821 miles

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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B953 PBF is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B953 PBF, 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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B953 PBF is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 6 March 1985.

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