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D73 EEF

1986 Bedford Cf 250

Maroon Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

11,234 mi
Last recorded11,234 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 EEF
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 11,234 miles

Central Front Upper scuttle panel corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 11,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes attached to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper scuttle panel corroded

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 11,185 miles

Central Front corrosion on upper scuttle panel below windscreen

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

steering rack worn but no excessive play slightly notchy when turning on swivel plates

Fail 9 Jun 2023 11,185 miles

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

Central Front corrosion on upper scuttle panel below windscreen

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg [not within 30cm of a structural area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panels both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack worn but no excessive play slightly notchy when turning on swivel plates

Pass 25 Apr 2022 10,743 miles

Central Front Upper bulk head corrode below windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracked replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension springs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 10,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper bulk head corrode below windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracked replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 10,733 miles

Front bulk head corroded around windscreen

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower crossmember under floor behind passenger seat mounts corroded

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

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 10,733 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front bulk head corroded around windscreen

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower crossmember under floor behind passenger seat mounts corroded

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

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2013 10,731 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 5,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 5,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 86,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf 250?

Based on 854 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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D73 EEF is a 1986 Bedford Cf 250 in Maroon with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

The most common reason a Bedford Cf 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D73 EEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 40 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D73 EEF is a 1986 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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