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N53 BOH

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,474 mi
Last recorded147,474 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 BOH
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 147,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 143,375 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 143,356 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 143,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 143,312 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 139,533 miles

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

Front metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front headlight glass bracket is corroded

Offside rear inner brake pad is getting low

Fail 7 May 2009 139,360 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front headlight glass bracket is corroded

Offside rear inner brake pad is getting low

Pass 6 May 2008 128,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

metal brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2008 128,222 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

metal brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2008 128,028 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded/leaking

front brake discs/pads worn

Pass 30 Apr 2007 116,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2007 116,489 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag fault warning light is flashing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 102,530 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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N53 BOH is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,331 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 N53 BOH, 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 30 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N53 BOH registered?

N53 BOH is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N53 BOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 BOH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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