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E953 UET

1987 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,899 mi
Last recorded33,899 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Bedford Cf65,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE953 UET
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 33,899 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner 1/4 panels

slight corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch/step

Fail 4 May 2018 33,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch where marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body edge where marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch where marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch where marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body edge where marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,831 miles

general under body corrosion

slight corrosion to offside front wheelarch

Fail 8 Apr 2011 31,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

general under body corrosion

slight corrosion to offside front wheelarch

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2009 31,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,820 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corosion to osf wheel arch,not within any prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,045 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,731 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 21,731 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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E953 UET is a 1987 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 E953 UET, 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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What year was E953 UET registered?

E953 UET is a 1987 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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