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BTR 520W

1981 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Diesel 1759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,805 mi
Last recorded29,805 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 520W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 29,805 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 29,797 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,757 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 28,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,052 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 28,041 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,734 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,912 miles

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

offside door step corroed

Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,896 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 19,866 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,094 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 16,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 16,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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BTR 520W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,759cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,757 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 BTR 520W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTR 520W registered?

BTR 520W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 25 March 1981.

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