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JFH 265K

1972 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,461 mi
Last recorded22,461 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFH 265K
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,461 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j coupling (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 22,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted wear between backplate and cyl. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements white background to front -- yellow to rear (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j coupling (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 19,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear leaf springs front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,984 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 12,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 5,261 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf just over 2mm at lowest osr 2mm at lowest (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,889 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 98,887 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,688 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,829 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,822 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,550 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,227 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,069 miles

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

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

prop shaft rear joint minor wear

Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,722 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,361 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 58,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,082 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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JFH 265K is a 1972 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JFH 265K, 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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What year was JFH 265K registered?

JFH 265K is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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