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TJX 585L

1973 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,657 mi
Last recorded75,657 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJX 585L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Vehicle has been under-sealed preventing full inspection of some items

Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with stop and side light (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Vehicle has been under-sealed preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,501 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 75,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip split

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,340 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,030 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 74,030 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 71,004 miles

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

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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TJX 585L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,009 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 TJX 585L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TJX 585L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 27 April 1973.

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