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C474 AVF

1986 Bedford CF2

Beige Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

6,424 mi
Last recorded6,424 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Bedford CF248,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC474 AVF
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 6,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 6,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 5,938 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 5,935 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2022 5,009 miles

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

Rear leaf spring, u bolt and shackles corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2022 5,009 miles

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

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

Rear leaf spring, u bolt and shackles corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 3,116 miles

Offside Front lower inner arch corroded but not within a perscribed area

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

rear leaf spring, u bolt and shackles corroded

Fail 20 May 2021 3,113 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside front lower inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Rear Rear leaf spring, u bolt and shackles corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 98,708 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear leaf spring,u bolt and shackles corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2019 93,202 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 93,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 93,199 miles

registration plates deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2018 93,198 miles

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

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

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

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,842 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 92,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 May 2015 85,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 82,025 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 82,021 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,723 miles

Exhuast tailpipe corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 79,553 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,533 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

exhaust rear pipe corroding

front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front bumper mounting bracket corroded

oil leak

prop shaft centre bearing excessivly worn

rear inner and outer wheel arches corroded

rear under vehicle brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,281 miles

corrosion evident at offside rear sill/ front of offside rear wheel arch/ rear of offside rear wheel arch/ offside front bumper

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,410 miles

Considerable free travel on handbrake.

Corrosion evident rear of offside sill and offside rear wheel arch.

Noise evident in offside front wheel bearing.

Wear evident in prop.shaft centre bearing rubber.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 68,934 miles

Corrosion evident -offside rear wheel arch,offside rear sill

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Prop centre bearing rubber breaking up.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,934 miles

Corrosion evident -offside rear wheel arch,offside rear sill

Prop centre bearing rubber breaking up.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Prop shaft centre bearing rubber split

Fail 12 Jun 2007 64,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Prop shaft centre bearing rubber split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 62,416 miles

Alternator warning lamp permanently on.

Corrosion evident,rear of offside sill + offside rear lower wing panel.

Nearside mirror loose on mounting.

Oil leak at rear gearbox oil seal.

Slight blow at centre exhaust.

Fail 19 Jun 2006 62,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator warning lamp permanently on.

Corrosion evident,rear of offside sill + offside rear lower wing panel.

Nearside mirror loose on mounting.

Oil leak at rear gearbox oil seal.

Slight blow at centre exhaust box.

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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C474 AVF is a 1986 Bedford CF2 in Beige with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 C474 AVF, 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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C474 AVF is a 1986 Bedford CF2, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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