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M587 TOO

1994 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,593 mi
Last recorded114,593 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM587 TOO
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 114,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer side sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer side sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle

nearside front seat belt catch outer case missing

number plate lights dim

oil leak

rear brake discs BADLY WORN

rear shock absorbers weakening

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,458 miles

all brake hoses perishing badly

brake pipes rusty

exhaust in very poor condition

floor sills and chassis rusty

fuel pipes rusty

nearside seat belt stalk in very poor condition

offside front seat belt twisted

oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 30 Dec 2014 112,414 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all brake hoses perishing badly

brake pipes rusty

exhaust in very poor condition

floor sills and chassis rusty

fuel pipes rusty

nearside seat belt stalk in very poor condition

offside front seat belt twisted

oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,111 miles

all brake hoses perishing

both front tyres very low on tread

brake pipes rusty

floor sills chassis all rusty and weak

oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 3 Jan 2014 110,068 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty and worn

all brake hoses perishing

both front tyres very low on tread

brake pipes rusty

floor sills chassis all rusty and weak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 106,083 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 106,082 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,337 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 100,330 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 96,042 miles

all brake discs very rusty and worn

all brake pads low

exhaust in poor condition

sills and floor rusty and weak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 96,042 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all brake discs very rusty and worn

all brake pads low

exhaust in poor condition

sills and floor rusty and weak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,711 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 86,351 miles

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

bad oil leaks

front brake balance very high

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear anti roll bar bushes worn badly

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,921 miles

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

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

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

front plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,788 miles

front number plate in very poor condition

rear anti roll bar bushes worn badly

Fail 17 Nov 2006 74,788 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate in very poor condition

rear anti roll bar bushes worn badly

Fail 16 Oct 2006 70,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

emisions poor

Pass 10 Nov 2005 70,210 miles

exhaust front pipe very rusty and weak

poor idle

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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M587 TOO is a 1994 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M587 TOO, 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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M587 TOO is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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