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DOU 531K

1972 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

75,483 mi
Last recorded75,483 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 531K
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,483 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 75,482 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,999 miles

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 74,999 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,921 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 73,921 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,146 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 72,145 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 72,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion present on underside off vechcle

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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DOU 531K is a 1972 Bedford Cf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 DOU 531K, 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 DOU 531K registered?

DOU 531K is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is DOU 531K safe to buy?

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