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FMB 876K

1972 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMB 876K
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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)

blue smoke on idle and revs but not exessive

underbody undersealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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)

underbody undersealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,972 miles

185/14c tyres fitted to front axle

195/14c tyres fitted to rear axle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

brake service

chassis area is corroded were no undersealed applyed

drivers seat rails are worn and seat has slight play

front suspension arms bushes are perrished but no play found

rear leaf springs bushes are worn and has slight play

underside is undersealed and difficult to inspect

vehicle emits blue smoke on idle ... not exessive .

Fail 1 Nov 2012 96,969 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

185/14c tyres fitted to front axle

195/14c tyres fitted to rear axle

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

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

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

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

brake service

chassis area is corroded were no undersealed applyed

drivers seat rails are worn and seat has slight play

front suspension arms bushes are perrished but no play found

rear leaf springs bushes are worn and has slight play

underside is undersealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 20 Jan 2009 96,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 96,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 96,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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)

Oil leak

front exhaust repaired with filler

n/side & o/side front inner wheel arches corroded & holed

Fail 2 May 2008 96,906 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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 not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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)

Oil leak

n/side & o/side front inner arches corroded & holed

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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FMB 876K is a 1972 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 FMB 876K, 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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FMB 876K is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 12 April 1972.

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