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FTR 351L

1972 Bedford Cf

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,792 mi
Last recorded61,792 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTR 351L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,792 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 61,775 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,452 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front and nsr tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,440 miles

Inner step nsf corroded missing

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

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Slight oil leak

Slight water leak

There are several areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

advised clutch worn

advised inner step nsf corroded missing

advised nsf wheel bearing slight play

advised oil leak

advised osf tyre worn on edge

advised several ereas corroded

advised water leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,342 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 61,336 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,654 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 23 Aug 2007 59,654 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,953 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2006 57,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,155 miles

suspension bushes perished

wooden floor pan!

diff leaking oil

nsf undertray broken

osf track rod gaitor split

osr brake hose poor mounting

Fail 21 Sep 2005 55,155 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wooden floor pan

bulk head corroded

diff leaking oil

imbalance rear brakes

ns undertray broken

osf track rod gaitor split

osr brake hose poor fittings

suspension bushes perished

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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FTR 351L is a 1972 Bedford Cf in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FTR 351L, 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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FTR 351L is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 14 November 1972.

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