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R45 KUA

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 KUA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,038 miles

fuel pipes corroded around fuel filer neck area

Pass 13 Jun 2025 100,934 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded, filer neck area

Pass 12 Jun 2024 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 100,603 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,252 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 99,727 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,368 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 97,368 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,368 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 93,010 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 90,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 87,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 83,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 78,236 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Probe?

Based on 68,773 MOT tests across 11,550 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
3,995
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,961
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,508
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,616
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,033
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R45 KUA is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Probe fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 6,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R45 KUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Probe typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R45 KUA registered?

R45 KUA is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R45 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 KUA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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