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R313 CUH

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,235 mi
Last recorded120,235 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 CUH
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 120,107 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 120,105 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 120,099 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch plastic trim loose

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,805 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 119,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 119,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged been run flat on (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 117,808 miles

Slight Gearbox Oil Leak.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,567 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,520 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 113,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,888 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,360 miles

Both Front And Rear Coil Springs Corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Screw In O/S/R tyre.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 86,911 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre Starting To Crack.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 84,822 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 53,312 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R313 CUH is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R313 CUH, 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 R313 CUH registered?

R313 CUH is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R313 CUH safe to buy?

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