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JFH 271K

1972 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,529 mi
Last recorded20,529 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFH 271K
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 20,529 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

wheel trims

Pass 10 Sep 2024 20,524 miles

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

wheel trims

Pass 25 Sep 2023 16,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 11,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

wheel trims

Pass 1 Oct 2021 8,790 miles

wheel trims oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,423 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 23,628 miles

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

wheel trims

Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,653 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,001 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,461 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,143 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,042 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,042 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,098 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 284,275 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 284,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 217,140 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 217,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,394 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 271K is a 1972 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 271K, 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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JFH 271K is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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