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L499 FTT

1994 Ford Probe

Turquoise Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL499 FTT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,162 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,897 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 109,897 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

long pedal travel

offside c/v boot seaping grease

very heavy oil leak poss power steering

Pass 2 Dec 2009 107,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front metal brake pipe to flexable corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 107,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front metal brake pipe to flexable corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 102,479 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT ANCHOR COVER BROKEN/SHARP

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 96,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc pitted/corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded (front to rear at tank)

offside front brake disc pitted/corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2007 96,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc pitted/corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded (front to rear at tank)

offside front brake disc pitted/corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,995 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 79,295 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 79,273 miles

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

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

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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L499 FTT is a 1994 Ford Probe in Turquoise with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 100,826 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 L499 FTT, 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 32 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L499 FTT is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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