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M542 RKG

1995 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,238 mi
Last recorded114,238 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 RKG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 114,238 miles

wiper scratches on screen. rear brake disc's and pads poor. rack fitting at o/s bulk head

Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,851 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front number plate slightly cracked

offside front cv boot slightly cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2009 108,851 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front number plate slightly cracked

offside front cv boot slightly cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 104,618 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 May 2008 104,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2007 100,606 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 100,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front pipe resinaten box corroded and outer

front screen glass has surface scratches o/s

outer sills have plastic covers fitted over

rear chassis members both sides surfaces corroded blisters

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2006 81,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine oil low on arrival

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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M542 RKG is a 1995 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M542 RKG, 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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M542 RKG is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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