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XBX 142M

1973 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,795 mi
Last recorded6,795 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBX 142M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 6,795 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 6,768 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 6,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 6,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 6,063 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 5,977 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,834 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,249 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 5,197 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 5,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 5,059 miles

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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XBX 142M is a 1973 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XBX 142M, 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 XBX 142M registered?

XBX 142M is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 14 December 1973.

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