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N50 ARN

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

53,756 mi
Last recorded53,756 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 ARN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 53,756 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 123,628 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 123,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 122,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2022 40,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 121,378 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 120,723 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 28,235 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 120,492 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 120,492 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 21,582 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 20 May 2017 15,086 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 7,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,199 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 119,911 miles

Front tyre waering inner edge advise tracking

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 119,583 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edge advise tracking

general corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak

Fail 19 May 2012 119,583 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edge advise tracking

general corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 118,936 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 118,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 117,738 miles

ENGINE SUMP HEAVLY CORRODED

EXHAUST KNOCKING ON UNDERSIDE / ADVISE TO ADJUST TO RECTIFY

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES / ADVISE TO CLEAN / TREAT WITH GREASE OR UNDERSEAL TO PROTECT

Fail 3 Apr 2009 117,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly 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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N50 ARN is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 N50 ARN, 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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N50 ARN is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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