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M47 SOF

1995 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,518 mi
Last recorded84,518 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 SOF
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,518 miles

rear suspension components show some small corrosion and bushes little perished

Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,042 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 82,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 80,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,347 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,604 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 73,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,660 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,518 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,092 miles

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

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

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

Long hand brake lever travel.

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

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

Nearside and offside, front and rear tyres all starting to perish.

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

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

Offside hand brake cable support bracket corroded/detached.

Slight weeping of grease from offside front outer cv boot along glued seam.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 56,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Long hand brake lever travel.

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

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

Nearside and offside, front and rear tyres all starting to perish.

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

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

Offside hand brake cable support bracket corroded/detached.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight weeping of grease from offside front outer cv boot along glued seam.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 44,689 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,073 miles

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

both rear tyres small crackes in tread

Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,073 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres small crackes in tread

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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M47 SOF is a 1995 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M47 SOF, 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 M47 SOF registered?

M47 SOF is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 8 June 1995.

Is M47 SOF safe to buy?

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