Ford Probe MOT Results

Registered in 1997
69.0% pass rate
from 84 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Probe is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.2% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Springs
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Bonnet (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Body
      • 1.2% fail on Other body component
  • 3.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Size/type
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment

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