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HTL 913

1954 Bedford Ca

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,100 mi
Last recorded60,100 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTL 913
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 60,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,626 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 59,382 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way pulls to left (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Feb 2017 59,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure broken (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,533 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 58,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,291 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,129 miles

O/S Steering idler worn.

N/S Steering idler worn.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 27,064 miles

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

N/S Steering idler worn.

O/S Steering idler worn.

How Reliable is the Bedford Ca?

Based on 1,416 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
brake binding 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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HTL 913 is a 1954 Bedford Ca in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Bedford Ca fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTL 913, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Ca typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 72 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HTL 913 registered?

HTL 913 is a 1954 Bedford Ca, first registered on 18 August 1954.

Is HTL 913 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTL 913 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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