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B357 MAJ

1984 Bedford CF250

White Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,101 mi
Last recorded70,101 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF25061,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 MAJ
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,101 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 69,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,606 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 69,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 69,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,331 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,800 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,598 miles

brake pipes surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,503 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 54,503 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,889 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 53,889 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 53,260 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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B357 MAJ is a 1984 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B357 MAJ, 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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B357 MAJ is a 1984 Bedford CF250, first registered on 3 August 1984.

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