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UDH 744M

1974 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,976 mi
Last recorded69,976 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDH 744M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body work untidy

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,389 miles

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil light is on constantly

Fail 14 Jul 2017 68,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe very loose from manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil light is on constantly

Pass 26 May 2016 67,991 miles

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 67,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 66,810 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,470 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,467 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,158 miles

BATTERY MOUNTING INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SHOWING DETERIORATION ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,864 miles

Oil leak

spare tyre not fit for purpose

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2007 65,279 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,912 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 64,912 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 64,628 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 64,623 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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UDH 744M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 UDH 744M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDH 744M registered?

UDH 744M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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