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MFM 443T

1979 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

51,331 mi
Last recorded51,331 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf 25059,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFM 443T
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,331 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 51,331 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 51,329 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 51,329 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside window dose not wind down

Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,998 miles

advise brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2011 50,996 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

advise brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 May 2009 50,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,070 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 50,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s door mirror, distorted image

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,380 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 47,380 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

The exhaust tal pipe is in poor condition.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,612 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 44,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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MFM 443T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,632 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 MFM 443T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MFM 443T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 2 July 1979.

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