MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,463 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear tire showing of age
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
N/S/R/TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES
Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear lamp cover damaged
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all metal brake pipes corroded
deep cut in n/s/f tyre tread but not 25mm in lenght
front and rear brake application requires attention close to limits
light switch requires attention
rear exhaust mount in poor condition
suspension rubbers badly age cracking
suspension springs corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
wipers poor
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
all metal brake pipes corroded
deep cut in n/s/f tyre tread but not 25mm in lenght
light switch requires attention
suspension rubbers badly age cracking
suspension springs corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
wipers poor
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both chassis legs corroded
o/s/f suspension covered in oil
coolant leak
damage to n/s/f bumper
engine oil leaks
excessive corrosion on front inner arches
exhaust support straps worn
front suspension bushes worn
front wheel bearings slightly worn
n/s/f track rod boot split
poor headlight pattern
slight exhaust blow
slight play in n/s/f shocker lower bush
temp repair to n/s/r light cluster
underbody corroded
wing mirrors slightly insecure
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
coolant leak from radiator
corrosion on under body panels
engine oil leaks
excessive corrosion to front inner wheel arches
exhaust support straps worn
front tyre sizes different to rear
heavy cracking on rack boots
n/s/f track rod end boot split
no seatbelt fitted to drivers seat
poor headlight pattern
slight wear on front wheel bearings
temp repair to n/s/r light cluster
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HOW 203L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1973 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,009 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 HOW 203L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HOW 203L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1973.
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