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P534 PHK

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 PHK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 125,071 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 124,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 123,046 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 120,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 114,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 106,860 miles

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

various points of underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2021 106,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 105,200 miles

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

oil leak

various points of underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2020 105,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under + around engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

various points of underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2019 103,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 103,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,297 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 101,236 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 101,235 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,002 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2014 98,818 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,562 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,914 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 87,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 84,183 miles

DRIVERS DOOR INNER HANDLE BROKEN BUT STILL OPENS DOOR

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,241 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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P534 PHK is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 P534 PHK, 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 P534 PHK registered?

P534 PHK is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P534 PHK safe to buy?

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