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GYU 909W

1980 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,261 mi
Last recorded70,261 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Bedford CF25071,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYU 909W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 70,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,710 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,258 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 64,853 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 64,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,572 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 64,530 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

battery insecure

Pass 3 May 2011 64,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,228 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 63,198 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 May 2009 63,066 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 63,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,583 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 61,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?

Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 158
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
brake application uneven 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 77
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GYU 909W is a 1980 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 71,822 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 CF250 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYU 909W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GYU 909W is a 1980 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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