1997 Ford Probe 2.0L Petrol · R85 GWK
1997 Ford Probe (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 151,283 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD PROBE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R85 GWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 151,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R85 GWK 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 (R85 GWK) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). 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.
R85 GWK Mileage History
- 28/09/2022149,528 mi
- 16/09/2023150,380 mi+852 mi
- 21/09/2024150,719 mi+339 mi
- 27/09/2025151,283 mi+564 mi
- 27/09/2025151,283 mi
Average of roughly 586 miles per year across 5 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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