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APY 223A

2005 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,763 mi
Last recorded12,763 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ac Cobra9,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 223A
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 12,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 12,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 125,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 124,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,990 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 11,989 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,862 miles

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

Oil leak

sump pan dinted

Fail 18 Jun 2015 11,862 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

sump pan dinted

Fail 18 Jun 2015 11,862 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

sump pan dinted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 11,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Sump pan dinted.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 10,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,260 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,941 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 7,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 4,046 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 2,200 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 2,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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APY 223A is a 2005 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 APY 223A, 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 APY 223A registered?

APY 223A is a 2005 Ac Cobra, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is APY 223A safe to buy?

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