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M480 XWT

1995 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,182 mi
Last recorded123,182 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 XWT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 123,182 miles

both front flexis perished

slight bind on nearside rear

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2011 123,171 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front flexis perished

slight bind on nearside rear

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,981 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 121,981 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 119,023 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 119,023 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 117,421 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 117,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 115,423 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 115,423 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 113,871 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 113,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly damaged in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear number slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust leak between front pipe and catalyst

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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M480 XWT is a 1995 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M480 XWT, 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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M480 XWT is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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