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FHA 942L

1972 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,985 mi
Last recorded16,985 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHA 942L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 16,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 16,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 16,089 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,064 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 15,811 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,811 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 15,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,856 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 13,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,343 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 12,921 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 12,503 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 12,503 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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FHA 942L is a 1972 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FHA 942L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHA 942L registered?

FHA 942L is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is FHA 942L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHA 942L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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