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M524 FTA

1994 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,736 mi
Last recorded122,736 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 FTA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2010 122,736 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank breather pipe broken and badly corroded

high travel in parking brake

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,756 miles

corrosion breaking out to osr and nsr inner/outer sills

osf outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

osr and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in osr and nsr anti roll bar link rod lower ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2008 109,908 miles

corrosion breaking out around nsr chassis

minor leak of exhaust gases at rear

osf outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

osr and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2008 109,908 miles

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

corrosion breaking out around nsr chassis

minor leak of exhaust gases at rear

osf outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

osr and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 106,746 miles

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

osf,nsf,nsr and osr brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2007 106,746 miles

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

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

osf,nsf,nsr and osr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 98,905 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces slightly

nsr anti roll bar link rod ball joints have slight play

nsr tyre on legal limit

osr and nsr outer brake pipes slightly corroded

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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M524 FTA is a 1994 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M524 FTA, 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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M524 FTA is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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