Ford Probe MOT Results

Registered in 1996
69.7% pass rate
from 89 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Probe is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.5% fail on Transmission
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.4% fail on Joints
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Horn
      • 1.1% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.1% fail on Dipswitch
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  • 9.0% fail on Suspension
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 1.1% fail on Mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 1.1% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Condition of glass
      • 1.1% fail on Windscreen
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition

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