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P775 LMA

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,646 mi
Last recorded140,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 LMA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 140,646 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 140,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 139,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 138,109 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/under sill - corroded/eroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 138,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged will not latch (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy front box - internal baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/under sill - corroded/eroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 134,485 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear underside - undersealed

Fail 13 Mar 2023 134,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Seat belt anchorage loose both sides receiver securing bolts loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear underside - undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,657 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 130,657 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside front to rear undercoated - corrosion assessment not fully carried out

Pass 20 Mar 2021 127,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Fail 21 Jan 2021 127,145 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear inner valance corroded

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

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 114,625 miles

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 111,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 109,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 108,043 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 106,794 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 104,732 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 99,247 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 99,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 95,056 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 90,499 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 87,012 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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P775 LMA is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P775 LMA, 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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P775 LMA is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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