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AC05 COB

2005 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,093 mi
Last recorded49,093 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ac Cobra9,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 49,093 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 43,702 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,670 miles

Coolant leak slight weep from radiator ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,885 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play in rear suspension UJs

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,188 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 17,188 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 14,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,679 miles

1967 engine

Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,904 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,575 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 5,052 miles

How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Stop lamp not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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AC05 COB is a 2005 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 9,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ac Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC05 COB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 21 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC05 COB registered?

AC05 COB is a 2005 Ac Cobra, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is AC05 COB safe to buy?

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