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PFH 518L

1973 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,854 mi
Last recorded66,854 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFH 518L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnte (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 66,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,854 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 66,854 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wire touching steering coloum (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,856 miles

Centre exhaust clamp loose

Handbrake cables outer casing worn

N/S/F tyre cracking

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Centre exhaust clamp loose

Handbrake cables outer casing worn

N/S/F tyre cracking

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,854 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 66,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 66,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 66,854 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 66,854 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 66,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 66,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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 tyre cracking at sidewall

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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PFH 518L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFH 518L, 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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What year was PFH 518L registered?

PFH 518L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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