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SOA 202M

1974 Bedford Cf

Maroon Diesel 2524cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,814 mi
Last recorded11,814 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOA 202M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,524cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 11,814 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 11,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 10,060 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 10,060 miles

Fuel hose excessively chafed injector hose (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 8,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 6,811 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,826 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 2,248 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 2,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,494 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 99,435 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

offside front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 May 2009 97,167 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 97,146 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 97,146 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 97,146 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 97,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 97,146 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 97,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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SOA 202M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Maroon with a 2,524cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1974 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 67,068 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 SOA 202M, 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 52 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SOA 202M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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