1996 Ford Probe 2.5L Petrol · BJZ 3785
1996 Ford Probe (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 173,609 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD PROBE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BJZ 3785 Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2017
- 173,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJZ 3785 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Probe (BJZ 3785) between May 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
BJZ 3785 Mileage History
- 11/05/200660,733 mi
- 18/10/200768,580 mi+7,847 mi
- 09/10/200870,612 mi+2,032 mi
- 16/10/200870,612 mi
- 06/10/200970,886 mi+274 mi
- 27/04/201172,651 mi+1,765 mi
- 31/03/201281,502 mi+8,851 mi
- 13/05/201383,706 mi+2,204 mi
- 18/06/201383,717 mi+11 mi
- 31/07/201489,184 mi+5,467 mi
- 12/08/201489,185 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/201590,655 mi+1,470 mi
- 16/09/201590,665 mi+10 mi
- 16/06/201792,068 mi+1,403 mi
- 20/06/2017173,609 mi+81,541 mi
Average of roughly 10,159 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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