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C562 AFB

1985 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,157 mi
Last recorded27,157 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 AFB
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 27,157 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 27,157 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 26,207 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 25,770 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 24,627 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 24,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,083 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 24,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all lights masked off at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2017 23,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wall perished

Offside Front tyre wall perished

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 21,998 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,516 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 21,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,507 miles

centre prop shaft mounting ex wear

front discs rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2013 21,507 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre prop shaft mounting ex wear

front discs rusty

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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C562 AFB is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C562 AFB, 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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What year was C562 AFB registered?

C562 AFB is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C562 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C562 AFB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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