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M5 MCA

1994 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,971 mi
Last recorded141,971 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 MCA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 141,971 miles

fuel pipes corroded

suspension component corroded

windscreen slight damage

Fail 23 Dec 2013 141,971 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

suspension component corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 18 Dec 2012 135,547 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

all chassis rails corroded

all suspension componets corroded

mark on windscreen

Fail 15 Dec 2012 135,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

air bag light on

all chassis rails corroded

all suspension componets corroded

mark on windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2011 130,644 miles

all chassis sections corroded

all suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 130,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all chassis sections corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 125,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2010 125,888 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2009 118,976 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 118,976 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 114,151 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/rear tyre low

Fail 12 Dec 2008 114,151 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/rear tyre low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 108,958 miles

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2007 108,958 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2006 103,333 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 103,333 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 84,546 miles

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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M5 MCA is a 1994 Ford Probe in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M5 MCA, 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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M5 MCA is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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