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EKX 562Y

1982 Bedford Cf 250

Beige Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,416 mi
Last recorded66,416 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf 25082,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKX 562Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis

o/s inner sill holed

rear floor welded inside vehicle / outside covered in thick underseal

Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis

o/s inner sill holed

Pass 30 Dec 2006 61,016 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 61,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on inner sills/floor/chassis/cross members

Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,284 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 59,270 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

steering rack feels dry and has slight play in both bushes

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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EKX 562Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf 250 in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 82,231 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKX 562Y, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKX 562Y registered?

EKX 562Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 22 September 1982.

Is EKX 562Y safe to buy?

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