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B11 SOC

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,527 mi
Last recorded73,527 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 SOC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 73,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 72,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,712 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,123 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,057 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,437 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 67,437 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,402 miles

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

front exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,045 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 65,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,844 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,234 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 63,234 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,101 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 60,968 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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B11 SOC is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,331 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 B11 SOC, 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 30 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B11 SOC registered?

B11 SOC is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is B11 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 SOC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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