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E371 EPD

1988 Bedford CF2

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

41,439 mi
Last recorded41,439 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE371 EPD
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,439 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 41,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Sde panel bracket broke ,but panel secure

Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,984 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 40,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,733 miles

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

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

offside rear outer tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2014 40,565 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 4,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

vehicle reversing lights faulty

Fail 8 Apr 2013 4,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

vehicle reversing lights faulty

Fail 20 Mar 2013 40,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 40,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front metal brake pipes greased o/s & n/s

Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,474 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front metal brake pipes greased o/s & n/s

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,810 miles

all tyres are starting to crack and perish, exept the new one on the nearside rear outer

braking performances are only just passable

corrosion around coil springs

offside front tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,334 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,789 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 36,789 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all front brake pipes corroded

both front road springs rusty

both front tyres perishing

both offside rear tyres perishing

both rear shock absorbers bottom bushes persihing

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

nearside rear outer tyre scuffed on side wall

offside and nearside front brake pipes rusty

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,492 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 36,492 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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E371 EPD is a 1988 Bedford CF2 in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

The most common reason a Bedford CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E371 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E371 EPD is a 1988 Bedford CF2, first registered on 19 January 1988.

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