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M430 MPA

1995 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,842 mi
Last recorded132,842 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 MPA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 132,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Corrosion on body

Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 129,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing One on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 124,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 124,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,722 miles

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both and inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 115,936 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 109,839 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 109,836 miles

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

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

Rear Brake backing plates holed and rusty.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 109,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake backing plates holed and rusty.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges & is perished on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 107,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges & is perished on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 103,397 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,583 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 9,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,255 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 87,678 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 87,677 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,583 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,826 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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M430 MPA is a 1995 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1995 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,968 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 M430 MPA, 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 31 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M430 MPA registered?

M430 MPA is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M430 MPA safe to buy?

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