1997 Ford Probe 2.5L Petrol · P77 OBE
1997 Ford Probe (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 116,369 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD PROBE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2497cc
P77 OBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 116,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P77 OBE Mileage History
- 17/05/2023108,091 mi
- 14/05/2024115,592 mi+7,501 mi
- 14/05/2024115,592 mi
- 09/07/2025116,322 mi+730 mi
- 05/08/2025116,369 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 3,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P77 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 (P77 OBE) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink not attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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