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R526 UUX

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,022 mi
Last recorded140,022 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 UUX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 140,022 miles

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

front lower panel [behind bumper ]holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]

petrol tank breather pipes becoming very rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2015 140,022 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front lower panel [behind bumper ]holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]

petrol tank breather pipes becoming very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2014 134,201 miles

both front tyres worn badly on edges

front to rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty[at rear]

other prescribed areas becoming rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2014 134,201 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on edges

front to rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty[at rear]

nearside w/washer jet blocked

other prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2013 128,201 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 128,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 122,188 miles

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

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

rear brake discs heavily pitted /offside binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 116,094 miles

both front tyres on or near legal limit 205/55r15

rear sections of both outer sills becoming rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,094 miles

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

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

both front tyres on or near legal limit 205/55r15

nearside cv boot perished near to splitting

rear sections of both outer sills becoming rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2010 110,711 miles

rear brake discs poor

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 110,710 miles

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

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

rear brake discs poor

Pass 31 Dec 2008 102,395 miles

both outer cv boots perished near to splitting

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit

offside front lower spring cup becoming very rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2008 102,388 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer cv boots perished near to splitting

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit

offside front lower spring cup becoming very rusty

rear lower suspension arms very rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2008 95,084 miles

BOTH OUTER CV BOOOTS PERISHED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

METAL BRAKE PIPES TO OFFSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXI HOSE CORRODID NEAR TO LEGAL LIMIT

REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS BECOMING RUSTY

Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,646 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,218 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R526 UUX is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R526 UUX, 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 R526 UUX registered?

R526 UUX is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R526 UUX safe to buy?

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