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BWE 152M

1974 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,736 mi
Last recorded29,736 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWE 152M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,223cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 29,736 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 29,723 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure bonnet safety catch missing (3.1 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play mount perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,252 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 29,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,973 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 29,972 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum slight leak from servo (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle Identification Number not legible on inner door pillar (6.3.5.a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure floor at seat mounting holed and cracked (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

centre propshaft mounting needs reinforcing screwed to plywood floor and small bolts used in earlier modification

Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 2,148 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 21,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 21,642 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,528 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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BWE 152M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,223cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 67,068 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 BWE 152M, 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 52 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWE 152M registered?

BWE 152M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 23 May 1974.

Is BWE 152M safe to buy?

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