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WUG 247X

1981 Bedford CF250

White Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,080 mi
Last recorded41,080 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1981 Bedford CF25062,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUG 247X
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,080 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 41,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,902 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,970 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2005 35,455 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 35,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front inner wing corroded

prop center bearing hangar loose

How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?

Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 158
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
brake application uneven 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 77
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WUG 247X is a 1981 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 62,565 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 CF250 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WUG 247X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WUG 247X registered?

WUG 247X is a 1981 Bedford CF250, first registered on 14 October 1981.

Is WUG 247X safe to buy?

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