1997 Ford Probe 2.0L Petrol · P875 CJR
1997 Ford Probe (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 107,489 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD PROBE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P875 CJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 107,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 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: Good
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P875 CJR Mileage History
- 07/07/2023104,402 mi
- 20/12/2024105,807 mi+1,405 mi
- 20/12/2024105,807 mi
- 12/03/2026107,464 mi+1,657 mi
- 15/05/2026107,489 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 1,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P875 CJR 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 (P875 CJR) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ”.
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