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M516 UBL

1994 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

175,874 mi
Last recorded175,874 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 UBL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 175,874 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 175,870 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 171,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight travel on brake pedal

Fail 25 Nov 2022 171,975 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 171,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 170,060 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 13 Nov 2020 170,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 11 Nov 2019 169,755 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2019 169,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 169,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 169,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 169,583 miles

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 169,578 miles

sill covers fitted oil leak underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2015 169,550 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2015 169,550 miles

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2014 169,433 miles

Oil leak

check engine light on

sill covers fitted underbody corosiion floor and general

Pass 15 Nov 2013 169,000 miles

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

underbody corossion floor

Fail 12 Nov 2013 168,993 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

underbody corossion floor

Pass 13 Nov 2012 167,615 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Nov 2012 167,610 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Nov 2011 165,729 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2011 165,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2010 163,814 miles

both rear tyres cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 162,475 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 162,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 160,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 154,955 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 147,279 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 139,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 139,448 miles

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

Offside 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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M516 UBL is a 1994 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 M516 UBL, 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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M516 UBL is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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