Ford Probe
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 917 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
917
Highest Pass Rate
1996 (77%)
Years Covered
4
About the Ford Probe
The Ford Probe was MOT tested 917 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1994 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 model has the highest pass rate at 77% from 202 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 71%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 1997 detailsHow reliable is the Ford Probe?
Ford Probe by Year
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Questions about the Ford Probe
Is the Ford Probe reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (1994 to 1997), the Ford Probe averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 917 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1996 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 77%.
Which year Ford Probe has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 Ford Probe has the highest MOT pass rate at 77%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 71%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Ford Probes more reliable?
The Ford Probe has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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