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MCV 50X

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,335 mi
Last recorded60,335 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCV 50X
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 60,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes coated in grease. Nearside front corroded slightly and coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 56,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing o ring (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes coated in grease. Nearside front corroded slightly and coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding across axel

nearside front brake pips at wheel corroding

Fail 31 May 2018 54,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lazy (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding across axel

nearside front brake pips at wheel corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,151 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 52,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 51,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,053 miles

overdrive fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2006 50,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

overdrive fitted

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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MCV 50X is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,757 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 MCV 50X, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MCV 50X is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 11 November 1981.

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