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R574 VWC

1997 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,554 mi
Last recorded96,554 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 VWC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside floor corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 96,550 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear chassis corrosion

all under vehicle covered in under seal

both front arms corrosion

both front floors corrosion

both front suspension arms corrosion

both inner sills corrosion

both outer sills corrosion

front chassis slight corrosion

front subframe slight corrosion

fuel pipes corrosion rear

n/s front inner wing under bonnet corrosion

n/s rear chassis corroded but not load bearing or within 30cm of prescribed area

o/s front Innerwing corrosion under bonnet

o/s rear tyre slightly misshaped

rear arms corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,407 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,732 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,826 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 84,826 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,658 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens brackets corrodding (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens bracket corroding (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 79,658 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens brackets corrodding (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens bracket corroding (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,186 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear vehicle structure has excessive corrosion but not within 30 cm of body mounting

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

sump corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,299 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,906 miles

fuel lines to fuel tank corroding,slight corrosion to o/s n/s outer sills slight corrosion to n/s/f inner wing slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,196 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 56,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,424 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,456 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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R574 VWC is a 1997 Ford Probe in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R574 VWC, 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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R574 VWC is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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