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C525 FTA

1986 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 FTA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,678 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 81,664 miles

Electrical wiring insecure above pedals (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

nearside and offside door hinges mounting excessively corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center propshaft mount worn

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

center propshaft mount worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 78,468 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 78,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,014 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 78,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,910 miles

some imballance on rear brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2008 75,910 miles

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

some imballance on rear brakes

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,787 miles

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 21 Mar 2007 74,787 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2006 74,621 miles

offside front tyre age cracks starting

Fail 10 Apr 2006 74,621 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre age cracks starting

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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C525 FTA is a 1986 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 49,426 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 Cf fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 798 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C525 FTA, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C525 FTA registered?

C525 FTA is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C525 FTA safe to buy?

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