1997 Ford Probe 2.5L Petrol · F1 PGT
1997 Ford Probe (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 82,651 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD PROBE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F1 PGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/06/2008
- 82,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F1 PGT Mileage History
- 04/02/200668,995 mi
- 14/06/200777,080 mi+8,085 mi
- 27/06/200777,148 mi+68 mi
- 14/06/200882,651 mi+5,503 mi
- 14/06/200882,651 mi
Average of roughly 5,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F1 PGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Probe (F1 PGT) between February 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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