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N538 JDX

1995 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 JDX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some surface corrosion brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2008 65,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

accident damage to nearside front and underside on floors

both front brake pipes and both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

coil springs rusty

exhaust front section starting to deteriorate

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear brake disc rusting

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 7 Jun 2008 64,844 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)

Inner Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear disc surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 58,748 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 58,732 miles

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

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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 54,456 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 54,452 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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N538 JDX 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 37.5%.

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 N538 JDX, 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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N538 JDX is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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