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A447 EEC

1984 Bedford CF250

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,792 mi
Last recorded79,792 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF25061,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA447 EEC
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,792 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower both front door corroded

Front Lower n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch corroded near door hinge

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most of them deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front suspension elements corroded

Lower under vehicle corrosion on fool and chassis

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension elements corroded

multi panel corrosion around van.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,553 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced NSF / OSF DOOR MOUNTING (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front both side inner wheel arches corroded near mountings

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,125 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,151 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear leaf spring worn

corrosion to front inner arches

Fail 11 Aug 2018 77,144 miles

Nearside Brake performance not tested brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear leaf spring worn

corrosion to front inner arches

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,632 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front wiper blades split slightly.

nearside front door step coroded and holed near bottom door hinge.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 74,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front wheel arch near door hinge coroded and holed.

Pass 23 May 2013 72,339 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 72,073 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery is insecure in its tray

Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,462 miles

o/s and n/s front wheel bearings slight play remains serviceable

Fail 3 Feb 2011 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s and n/s front wheel bearings slight play remains serviceable

Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,826 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2008 9,519 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?

Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 158
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
brake application uneven 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 77
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A447 EEC is a 1984 Bedford CF250 in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 61,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A447 EEC, 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 42 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A447 EEC is a 1984 Bedford CF250, first registered on 21 February 1984.

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