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COW 53K

1972 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,989 mi
Last recorded10,989 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOW 53K
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 10,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 10,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,904 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 7,578 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in steering column uj

Steering rack sounds rough

Pass 3 Jun 2008 7,578 miles

Slight play in steering column uj

Steering rack sounds rough

Pass 9 Jun 2007 6,837 miles

Play in both propshaft ujs

Radiator insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2007 6,837 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Play in both propshaft ujs

Radiator insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2006 6,188 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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COW 53K is a 1972 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,818 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 COW 53K, 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 54 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was COW 53K registered?

COW 53K is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is COW 53K safe to buy?

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