Ford Probe
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 917 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
917
Best Year
1996 (77%)
Years Covered
4
About the Ford Probe
The Ford Probe has been tested 917 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (1994 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 202 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 71%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The FORD PROBE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 80,289 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 110,722 miles.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Probe is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Probe by Year
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