MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators not working offside and nearside front and rear (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by battery tray (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Stop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on offside and nearside (8.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all over (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
wheel arches corroded through front
General corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
general corrosion to body but not excessive within prescribed areas
rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed areas
under front wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas
under rear wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
general corrosion to body but not excessive within prescribed areas
rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed areas
under front wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas
under rear wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed areas
under front wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas
under rear wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion underside
offside rear fog lamp not working
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
corrosion underside
offside rear fog lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
offside fog lamp not working
offside sill corroded
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
offside steering arm has slight movement
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?
Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YFG 298T is a 1978 Bedford CF250 in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1978 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 78,374 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 CF250 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFG 298T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bedford CF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YFG 298T is a 1978 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 October 1978.
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