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L553 TSR

1994 Ford Probe

Brown Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,765 mi
Last recorded93,765 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 TSR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 93,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear slight bind

Pass 6 Feb 2006 84,941 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 84,941 miles

Centre Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 84,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L553 TSR is a 1994 Ford Probe in Brown with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L553 TSR, 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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What year was L553 TSR registered?

L553 TSR is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L553 TSR safe to buy?

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