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R572 ULT

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,737 mi
Last recorded137,737 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 ULT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 137,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/side and n/side front tyres getting low

o/side and n/side rear tyres getting low in center

Pass 11 Feb 2013 130,985 miles

both rear tyre's wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2013 130,984 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 125,493 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 114,943 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 114,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,698 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 86,696 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,628 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,643 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,062 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear 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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R572 ULT is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R572 ULT, 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 R572 ULT registered?

R572 ULT is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R572 ULT safe to buy?

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