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R230 BCH

1998 Ford Unknown

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,016 mi
Last recorded139,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 BCH
MakeFord
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 139,016 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 139,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 130,981 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Unknown?

Based on 10,112 MOT tests across 3,315 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,674
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,315
On UK Roads
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R230 BCH is a 1998 Ford Unknown in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The Ford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R230 BCH registered?

R230 BCH is a 1998 Ford Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R230 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 BCH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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