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EXI 501

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 501
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,791 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 113,791 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 108,446 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 108,446 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 103,493 miles

seat belts slow to retract****airbag light flickers*****brake pedal anti slip device damaged/worn****handbrake needs adjusting/limited reserve travel****nsf hub cap missing****front number plate holder damaged****oswf cv boot cracked all round***two

Fail 13 Mar 2008 103,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 96,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 87,150 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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EXI 501 is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EXI 501, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EXI 501?

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What year was EXI 501 registered?

EXI 501 is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is EXI 501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXI 501 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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