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M347 DLY

1994 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

113,503 mi
Last recorded113,503 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM347 DLY
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 113,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 112,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,952 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 111,952 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery slightly loose

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Fail 8 Jun 2018 111,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery slightly loose

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear outer sills & sills rear ends slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 110,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear outer sills & sills rear ends slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,919 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,918 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,910 miles

engine area oily underneath

knock from steering

some welded repair to sills etc

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine area oily underneath

knock from steering

some welded repair to sills etc

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,415 miles

Oil leak

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2014 106,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,627 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

slight knock in steering

Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

slight knock in steering

Pass 6 Jun 2012 100,183 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 100,180 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cracks in both front tyres only just acceptable

outer sills obscured

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2011 97,111 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

cracks in both front tyres only just acceptable

outer sills obscured

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Pass 6 May 2010 92,457 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 92,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine area oily underneath

offside drive shaft inner boot leaking

Pass 5 May 2009 90,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 84,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2007 81,222 miles

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

rear pads close to limit

Fail 10 May 2007 81,222 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear pads close to limit

Pass 8 May 2006 77,236 miles

rear pads getting close to limit

slight oil leak

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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M347 DLY is a 1994 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 M347 DLY, 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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M347 DLY is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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