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M520 NNF

1994 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 NNF
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 140,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all rear suspension corroded and bushes worn

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

wipers faulty

Fail 28 Aug 2013 140,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

all rear suspension corroded and bushes worn

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

wipers faulty

Pass 28 Aug 2012 134,416 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 134,416 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 127,788 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

brake pipes and fuel lines covered

corossion on front to rear brake pipe

corossion on o/s/f floor pan

o/s/f tyre on 3mm 225/50/16w

oil leak

oil level very low

side skirts fitted to vehicle

fuel tank breather system corrodied and broken away

Fail 20 Aug 2011 127,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre on 3mm 225/50/16w

oil leak

oil level very low

side skirts fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

brake pipes and fuel lines covered

corossion on front to rear brake pipe

corossion on o/s/f floor pan

fuel tank breather system corrodied and broken away

Pass 12 Aug 2010 116,236 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 116,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2009 109,951 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 109,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 102,196 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear chasis rails have surface corrosion.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface corosion on offside outer sill.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 102,191 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear chasis rails have surface corrosion.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface corosion on offside outer sill.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 93,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

very slight bind on n/s rear brake.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 86,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 78,799 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2005 78,262 miles

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

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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M520 NNF is a 1994 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 M520 NNF, 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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M520 NNF is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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