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M701 FPV

1995 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,415 mi
Last recorded40,415 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 FPV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 40,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake effort low

Fail 20 Jan 2026 40,414 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake low effort - both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,384 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,244 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,657 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,687 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear box baffles loose

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,041 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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M701 FPV is a 1995 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M701 FPV, 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 M701 FPV registered?

M701 FPV is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M701 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M701 FPV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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