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GHJ 556D

2005 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

12,609 mi
Last recorded12,609 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ac Cobra9,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 556D
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 12,609 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 12,034 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 11,447 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 11,447 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 10,901 miles

parking brake effort low

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 10,471 miles

Offside Front spring loose when suspension is hanging

Fail 7 Jan 2022 10,471 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front spring loose when suspension is hanging

Pass 11 Jan 2021 10,102 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 10,102 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 7 Jan 2020 9,568 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 9,568 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 8,720 miles

offside exhaust mounting loose

Pass 22 Nov 2017 8,649 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 8,588 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 8,588 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 8,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 8,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,109 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 7,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 5,803 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 1,895 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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GHJ 556D is a 2005 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GHJ 556D, 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 GHJ 556D registered?

GHJ 556D is a 2005 Ac Cobra, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is GHJ 556D safe to buy?

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