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C354 AOW

1986 Bedford CF2

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

6,029 mi
Last recorded6,029 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford CF248,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC354 AOW
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 6,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 19 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED /COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

O/S AND N/S OUTER REAR SILLS IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION

O/S AND N/S OUTER REAR SILLS IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 94,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED,COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

O/S AND N/S REAR OUTER SILLS IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,584 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front top mount shock bush worn ( thread hitting chassis )

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch - corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

heavy on the under seal - every where

suspension mount component area - corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 82,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wash jet inoperative (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,680 miles

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly low intensity

Fail 16 Feb 2021 75,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 78%/Offside effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers not tested

Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 72,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.19% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section holed/noisy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both number plate lamps dim

Engine oil leaks

NSR floor corroded

OSR outer sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,612 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 66,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,392 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joints leaking

Near side rear tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 60,385 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Centre and rear exhaust joints leaking

Near side rear tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/80/14c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 54,131 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/80/14c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,767 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 47,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure not fitted correctly ... (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,929 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 30,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 30,273 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 26,112 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 26,035 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 20,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 20,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 14,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive corrosion in non prescribed areas

Rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 24 May 2010 14,905 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive corrosion in non prescribed areas

Rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 15 May 2009 9,333 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear floor corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 9,333 miles

Rear floor corroding

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 4,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2008 4,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,847 miles

no plates discolouring †nsr outer sill corroded †exhaust system corroded †nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 4 May 2006 92,561 miles

Front number plate fading

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear floor corroding

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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C354 AOW is a 1986 Bedford CF2 in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1986 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,070 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 CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C354 AOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C354 AOW is a 1986 Bedford CF2, first registered on 21 July 1986.

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