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R955 BOK

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,252 mi
Last recorded89,252 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 BOK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 86,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 85,061 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 May 2023 85,043 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 83,715 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear brake readings lower than expected

Pass 31 May 2019 81,892 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,731 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 76,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,149 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 69,572 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 69,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,567 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,842 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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R955 BOK is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R955 BOK, 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 R955 BOK registered?

R955 BOK is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R955 BOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 BOK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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