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M52 EFB

1995 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,047 mi
Last recorded132,047 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 EFB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 132,047 miles

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 132,047 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 Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,502 miles

All rear suspension components rusty

Both front brake flexy hoses deteriorated and ferrules rusted

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Slight judder noted at o/s/f brake

Wipers poor

n/s/f cv boot slight leak past clip

o/s and n/s inner wings behind rear bumper rusted/holed

Fail 1 Dec 2011 128,431 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

All rear suspension components rusty

Both front brake flexy hoses deteriorated and ferrules rusted

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Slight judder noted at o/s/f brake

Wipers poor

n/s/f cv boot slight leak past clip

o/s and n/s inner wings behind rear bumper rusted/holed

Pass 10 Dec 2010 123,287 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 123,278 miles

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 118,506 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 118,503 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 111,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 111,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 106,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 100,597 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 100,439 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine smoke slight

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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M52 EFB is a 1995 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M52 EFB, 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 M52 EFB registered?

M52 EFB is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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