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M540 VJN

1994 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,914 mi
Last recorded116,914 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 VJN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,914 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 116,860 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise ns rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,781 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 111,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 106,112 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 106,055 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,758 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicators-225/50x16

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside tailgate ram missing(tailgate won't stay open)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 99,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicators-225/50x16

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside tailgate ram missing(tailgate won't stay open)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 93,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear washer inoperative

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,578 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear washer inoperative

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,427 miles

Both front brake discs corroded(due to standing)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded(due to standing)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 85,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded(due to standing)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded(due to standing)

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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M540 VJN is a 1994 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M540 VJN, 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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What year was M540 VJN registered?

M540 VJN is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 21 November 1994.

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