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P53 GGM

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,433 mi
Last recorded77,433 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 GGM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,433 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 76,834 miles

under body showing corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2019 76,834 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

under body showing corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,756 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 75,749 miles

Emissions not tested missing catalyist (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,933 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 73,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,964 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,467 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 48,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,830 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,394 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 42,813 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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P53 GGM is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P53 GGM, 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 P53 GGM registered?

P53 GGM is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P53 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 GGM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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