1997 Ford Probe 2.5L Petrol · P70 OBE
1997 Ford Probe (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 127,401 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD PROBE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P70 OBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 127,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P70 OBE Mileage History
- 23/02/2024126,997 mi
- 15/02/2025127,820 mi+823 mi
- 27/02/2025127,280 mi-540 mi
- 21/02/2026127,400 mi+120 mi
- 11/03/2026127,401 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P70 OBE 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 (P70 OBE) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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