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M111 UPS

1997 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,556 mi
Last recorded162,556 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 UPS
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 162,556 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 162,513 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 157,205 miles

front number plate damaged

long travel at parking brake lever

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Apr 2008 139,972 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre heavily perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2007 130,702 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2006 129,493 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 129,466 miles

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

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

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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M111 UPS is a 1997 Ford Probe in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M111 UPS, 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

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What year was M111 UPS registered?

M111 UPS is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is M111 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 UPS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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