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ExpiredMileage
54,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair recommend all brakes are checked and lubricated. (1.2.1 (c))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak from behind cam belt cover.water pump ? ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play support mounting worn. (6.1.7 (b) (i))
n/s mirror partially obscured by pillar.
Nearside Direction indicator not working both front and rear. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play support mounting worn. (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working filter cleaned (3.5 (a))
n/s mirror partially obscured by pillar.
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
coolant leak.passenger seat mounting does not feel solid.
non obligatory mirror partially obscured by door and pillar.
Central exhaust mount in poor condition
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust mount in poor condition
Coolant leak water pump leaking ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre exhaust mount in poor condition
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Centre exhaust mount in poor condition
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
exhaust strap in poor condition
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
exhaust strap in poor condition
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
hand brake lever stiff to opperate
poor flow from offside washer jet
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FFL 869W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1980 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 55,780 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 FFL 869W, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FFL 869W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 5 August 1980.
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