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P501 HAS

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,620 mi
Last recorded113,620 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 HAS
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 113,620 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 109,287 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 23 May 2014 109,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,365 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 107,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 101,488 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 101,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,225 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,488 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 88,075 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 82,528 miles
Fail 18 May 2007

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 78,949 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 78,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P501 HAS is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 P501 HAS, 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 29 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P501 HAS registered?

P501 HAS is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P501 HAS safe to buy?

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