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D293 SBH

1987 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,359 mi
Last recorded29,359 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Cf65,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 SBH
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 29,359 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 28,841 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,954 miles

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,954 miles

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 85,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 85,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,157 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,238 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty wont stay on (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

most conponents have slight corrossion

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,012 miles

most components have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 81,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,823 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,052 miles

CAB FLOOR CORRODING.

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,847 miles

Wipres started to splite.

Fail 14 Sep 2007 75,847 miles

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

Wipres started to splite.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,018 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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D293 SBH is a 1987 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 65,037 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 D293 SBH, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D293 SBH is a 1987 Bedford Cf, first registered on 11 March 1987.

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