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N905 DME

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,465 mi
Last recorded125,465 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 DME
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 125,465 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 125,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,594 miles

BONNET SAFETY DEVICE SEEMS A BIT STIFF

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

COOLANT LOSS AND COOLOING SYSTEM MAY HAVE FAULTS

EXHAUST IS NOT MOUNTED AS IT SHOULD BE

HAD TO DO EMMISSION TEST THREE TIMES TO GET IT THROUGH

N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT SEEMS A LITTLE LOOSE

NUMBER PLATE FRONT CRACKED

OIL LOSS POWER UNIT

PLEASE CHECK CAM BELT HISTORY AND BRAKE FLUID HISTORY

REAR BRAKES TEND TO BIND MORE SO N/S/REAR

REAR TAIL GATE RAMS DO NOT FUCTION AS THEY SHOULD DO

REAR WIPER TENDS TO SMEAR

SEAT BELT TWISTED BEHIND PANEL DOES NOT ALLOW SEAT BELT TO FUCTION AS BEST IT COULD

TRIM LOOSE ON REAR

TYRES SEEM TO BE WORN ON EXTREME INNER EDGES

Pass 27 Sep 2007 102,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 78,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 68,793 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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N905 DME is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N905 DME, 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 N905 DME registered?

N905 DME is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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