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N563 MDX

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,602 mi
Last recorded126,602 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 MDX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2020 126,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat base ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 119,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat base ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,166 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 111,060 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,024 miles

O/S/R tyre showing signs of sidewall cracking

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2016 100,024 miles

O/S/R tyre showing signs of sidewall cracking

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 May 2015 95,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

osr sill starting to corode

osr tyre perrished

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 95,449 miles

osr sill starting to corode

osr tyre perrished

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 92,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,746 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 89,390 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 89,390 miles

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

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,817 miles

all 4 tyres slightly out of shape

rear discs rusty

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 88,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres slightly out of shape

rear discs rusty

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 86,777 miles

rear discs rusty †pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 77,676 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N563 MDX is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N563 MDX, 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 N563 MDX registered?

N563 MDX is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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