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F189 HWJ

2005 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

14,439 mi
Last recorded14,439 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ac Cobra9,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF189 HWJ
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 14,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 14,433 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside, upper and lower ball joint gaiters perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 14,340 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four front ball joint gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 14,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,883 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 13,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 13,437 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower ball joint gaiters deteriated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 12,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,261 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,319 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four front ball joint gaiters perishing (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front hub bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,807 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 9,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel rim damage

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 6,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,870 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 4,043 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 4,038 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 4,038 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 3,849 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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F189 HWJ is a 2005 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F189 HWJ, 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 F189 HWJ registered?

F189 HWJ is a 2005 Ac Cobra, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is F189 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F189 HWJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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