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WFG 158L

1973 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,524 mi
Last recorded41,524 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFG 158L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 41,524 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2015 41,288 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 41,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,270 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Various corroded body panels

Fail 31 Jul 2014 41,270 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,266 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside headlamp lens slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2011 41,184 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,165 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,165 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2008 41,029 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,028 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,028 miles

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

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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WFG 158L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WFG 158L, 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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What year was WFG 158L registered?

WFG 158L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 13 April 1973.

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