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D184 BFA

1986 Bedford Cf

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,056 mi
Last recorded24,056 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD184 BFA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 24,056 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 24,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 24,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 24,005 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 23,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside covered in under seal

Fail 20 Sep 2021 23,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside covered in under seal

Pass 11 Jun 2020 23,824 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,587 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 23,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,294 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 23,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 23,170 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,026 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 23,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both panels below front doors damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,587 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,072 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 22,072 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,685 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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D184 BFA is a 1986 Bedford Cf in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D184 BFA, 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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D184 BFA is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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