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M473 SKL

1995 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,970 mi
Last recorded81,970 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 SKL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,970 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,931 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 76,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brakes binding on

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,774 miles

rear brakes binding on

Pass 7 Feb 2009 69,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2008 66,958 miles

nearside front tyre worn on in side edge

nearside rear h/brake linkage sticking

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,386 miles

nearside outer drive shaft gaitor split † †offside outer drive sahaft gaitor split

nearside rear anti roll bar rear linkage lower joint worn

nearside rear h/brake linkage sticking † †nearside rear h/brake effort low

tyres just starting to perish in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,674 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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M473 SKL is a 1995 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M473 SKL, 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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M473 SKL is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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