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R54 YFM

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,637 mi
Last recorded77,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 YFM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,637 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion starting on main front to rear metal brake pipe on n/s/r

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,010 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 76,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,235 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 72,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 68,260 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 68,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 66,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 66,444 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,773 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 61,848 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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R54 YFM is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R54 YFM, 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 R54 YFM registered?

R54 YFM is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R54 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 YFM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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