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N545 BAU

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 BAU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,101 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill backs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,100 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 91,100 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,365 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,881 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,625 miles

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

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,211 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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N545 BAU is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N545 BAU, 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 N545 BAU registered?

N545 BAU is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N545 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 BAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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