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M800 LOL

1997 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,915 mi
Last recorded163,915 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 LOL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 163,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint/flange loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main near fuel tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 163,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high loose at housing (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint/flange loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main near fuel tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 161,012 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 161,012 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n.s/o.s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 161,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 159,904 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2022 159,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 157,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 150,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 150,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 135,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 125,981 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2006 119,556 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 111,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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M800 LOL is a 1997 Ford Probe in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M800 LOL, 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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What year was M800 LOL registered?

M800 LOL is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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