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MBA 71V

2004 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,139 mi
Last recorded15,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ac Cobra6,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBA 71V
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 15,139 miles

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

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

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 26 Apr 2024 14,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 14,822 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 14,822 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 14,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 14,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 14,291 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 13,589 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,129 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 11,129 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,570 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,892 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 7,892 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2013 5,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 46,192 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 3,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,184 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 1,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 1,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 900 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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MBA 71V is a 2004 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 6,359 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 MBA 71V, 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 22 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MBA 71V is a 2004 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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