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PLA 147L

1973 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

6,033 mi
Last recorded6,033 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 147L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 6,033 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank filler tube rubber joiner deteriorating.

Lower door panel edge corroded. NS&OS front. Slight corrosion bonnet.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS&OS (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 6,033 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank filler tube rubber joiner deteriorating.

Lower door panel edge corroded. NS&OS front. Slight corrosion bonnet.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS&OS (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 5,217 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 5,146 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS&OS (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 5,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS&OS (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 4,794 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 4,307 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 3,627 miles

Deep cut in osr tyre tread [no cord exposed]

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NS&OS (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded. (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 2,663 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

OSR tyre inner tread cut. Not to cord.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 2,548 miles

Exhaust corroded.

OS mirror glass cracked.

OSR tyre inner tread cut but not to cord.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 1,664 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front tyres perished.

OS mirror cracked.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 1,664 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front tyres perished.

OS mirror cracked.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 1,394 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

NS&OS front tyre slightly perished.

OS door mirror glass cracked.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 1,394 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

NS&OS front tyre slightly perished.

OS door mirror glass cracked.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 1,135 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated.

NS&OS front tyre perished.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 504 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front tyres perished.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 99,506 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perished.

NS wiper blade deteriorated.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 99,506 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perished.

NS wiper blade deteriorated.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 98,264 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSF tyre perished.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 98,264 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSF tyre perished.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 97,479 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front door corners corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2008 97,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front door corners corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 96,957 miles

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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PLA 147L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PLA 147L, 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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PLA 147L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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