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EKP 722L

1972 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,012 mi
Last recorded77,012 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 722L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,012 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 76,986 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,249 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,576 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 74,560 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

winscreen damaged outside swept area.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,174 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r inner wing corroded outside prescribed area.

windscreen damaged outside swept area.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,524 miles

n/s/r inner wing corroded.

screen cracked outside swept area.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,523 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner wing corroded.

screen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,516 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r inner sill holed, not in prescribed area.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 71,862 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 71,861 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r inner sill holed and corroded. (not in prescribed area)

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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EKP 722L is a 1972 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,818 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 Cf fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 798 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKP 722L, 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 54 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKP 722L registered?

EKP 722L is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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