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M296 XDM

1994 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,583 mi
Last recorded60,583 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 XDM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

Rear Axel corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,537 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underbody components

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,444 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres heavily cracked + perished

corrosion to under body components

Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,329 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear pads approx 3-4mm

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,249 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,894 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,290 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,641 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front at ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,582 miles

n/s/f outer c.v boot perished

o/s/f outer c.v boot perished

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,644 miles

exhaust back box has slight blow

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

rear centre reflector damaged

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,371 miles

advise minor blow at rear box joint

advise rear centre reflector damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,636 miles

ADVISE EVIDENCE OF STANDING

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO B/DISCS.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,185 miles

ADVISE REAR WIPER SPLIT

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO B/DISCS EVIDENCE OF STANDING

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 54,558 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 54,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M296 XDM is a 1994 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M296 XDM, 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 M296 XDM registered?

M296 XDM is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is M296 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M296 XDM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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