MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise general corrosion
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise general corrosion
advise general corrosion
ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION †ADVISE IOL LEAKS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
general corrosion
oil leak
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf 250?
Based on 854 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XEV 972X is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250 in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1981 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 69,625 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEV 972X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bedford Cf 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XEV 972X registered?
XEV 972X is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 30 October 1981.
Is XEV 972X safe to buy?
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