MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,384 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front ones as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
general underside corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front ones as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
general underside corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underside corrosion (age related)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear shackle mounts repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General underside corrosion (age related)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear shackle mounts repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underside corrosion (age related)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear shackle mounts repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underside corrosion (age related)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear shackle mounts repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across ear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak from engine area
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across ear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak from engine area
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Oil leak
Moderate surface corrosion in brake piping
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear service brake was slow on application but now seems ok, would advise remove rear brake drum to inspect.
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Oil leak
Service brake anti slip provision wearing thin on one edge
Slight lateral movement in spring shackle bushes
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
bolts missing gearbox cross member but secure
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NGJ 517Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Cream with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 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 NGJ 517Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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NGJ 517Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1983.
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