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FKT 615L

1972 Bedford Cf

Orange Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,558 mi
Last recorded76,558 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKT 615L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system mounts worn

nearside and offside body corrosion evident

rear axle oil leak evident

signs of possible fuel leak (fuel tank area)

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear leaf spring mounting bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion evident to nearside and offside front panels on underside of vehicle

possible slight wear evident nearside and offside rear leaf spring mounting bushes

rear axle oil leak evident

rear brake flexi-hose runs close to exhaust system

slight foot brake travel evident

Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,558 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking between treads

possible slight wear evident nearside and offside rear leaf spring mounting bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

oil leak

possible slight wear evident nearside and offside rear leaf spring mounting bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2016 74,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

offside front lower suspension arm mounting bolts appear loose

offside rear lower panel corrosion evident

oil leak

possible slight wear evident nearside and offside rear leaf spring mounting bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2015 71,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion evident throughout vehicle structure

possible oil leak evident offside rear brake drum

possible slight oil leak evident nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

rear diff oil leak evident

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion evident throughout vehicle structure

possible oil leak evident offside rear brake drum

possible slight oil leak evident nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

rear diff oil leak evident

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,837 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 67,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,110 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner mudgaurds corroded - non structural

Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,885 miles

corrosion in nonsupportive panel at nsr spring hanger area

n/s/f tyre wall cracks

Fail 23 Feb 2007 55,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

nearside front tyre side wall cracking and under inflated

Pass 7 Oct 2005 66,655 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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FKT 615L is a 1972 Bedford Cf in Orange with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKT 615L, 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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FKT 615L is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 16 October 1972.

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