MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all coil springs rusty
corrosion developing under bonnet
front exhaust very rusty
very rust under vehicle corrosion developing/outer sills
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all coil springs rusty
corrosion developing under bonnet
front exhaust very rusty
very rust under vehicle corrosion developing/outer sills
Front o/s lens slight lose
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion developed under vehicle
front & middle exhaust badly deterioated & corroded.
front exhaust mount clamp corroded & broken.
nearside & offside rear trailing arms are corroded & slightly distorted/bent.
nearside front brake slight judder.
offside front metal brake pipe is corroded.
oil leak(s).
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front & middle exhaust badly deterioated & corroded.
front exhaust mount clamp corroded & broken.
nearside & offside rear trailing arms are corroded & slightly distorted/bent.
nearside front brake slight judder.
offside front metal brake pipe is corroded.
oil leak(s).
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front exhaust clamp corroded away
front exhaust deteriorated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front exhaust clamp corroded away
front exhaust deteriorated
Nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked.
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fonrt exhaust insecure /clamp corroded
offside front indicator slightly inscure
offside rear tyre on the limit
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fonrt exhaust insecure /clamp corroded
offside front indicator slightly inscure
offside rear tyre on the limit
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front indicator slightly insecure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front indicator slightly insecure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
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R571 UUX is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R571 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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R571 UUX is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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