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M862 VJE

1994 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,659 mi
Last recorded156,659 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM862 VJE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 156,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.78 % (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas within 30 cm of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas within 30 cm of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear and above rear sub-frame ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside wiper blade deteriorating ON LIMIT NOW

oil leak engine and gearbox areas

Pass 29 Feb 2016 156,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills area,s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sills area,s (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2016 156,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.63% (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills area,s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sills area,s (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2015 155,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2015 155,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipes corroding

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiper poor

Pass 9 Aug 2014 154,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 154,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 150,787 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 150,315 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 150,245 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 149,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 149,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 148,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 145,269 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 139,500 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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M862 VJE is a 1994 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M862 VJE, 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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M862 VJE is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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