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XFH 474M

1974 Bedford Cf

Pink Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,477 mi
Last recorded60,477 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFH 474M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 60,477 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 60,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,348 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,065 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 59,634 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 59,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 59,051 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2016 59,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2015 58,204 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2014 57,404 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2013 57,057 miles

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2012 56,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 54,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 45,195 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 45,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,195 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 45,195 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 45,195 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,195 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 45,195 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 45,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,195 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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XFH 474M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Pink with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XFH 474M, 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.

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XFH 474M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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