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M438 FUM

1994 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,142 mi
Last recorded103,142 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 FUM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 103,142 miles

Front number plate cracked and in poor condition.

Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded.

New brake calipers fitted and both slightly damp

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked and in poor condition.

Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded.

Handbrake high.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 88,876 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 88,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,276 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 74,250 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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M438 FUM is a 1994 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M438 FUM, 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 M438 FUM registered?

M438 FUM is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is M438 FUM safe to buy?

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