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K444 ALT

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,202 mi
Last recorded132,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 ALT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 132,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 132,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 120,191 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 120,190 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 118,107 miles

Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex pipe corroded and front centre box outer casing corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear rear seat lower removed and seats folded unable to check seat belts

Fail 28 Jun 2017 118,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex pipe corroded and front centre box outer casing corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear rear seat lower removed and seats folded unable to check seat belts

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 111,285 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 108,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 65,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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)

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 65,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,655 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 62,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,811 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,055 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,055 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,295 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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K444 ALT is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 K444 ALT, 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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K444 ALT is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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