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PB05 COB

2005 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

16,689 mi
Last recorded16,689 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ac Cobra9,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB05 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 16,689 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 16,521 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 16,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 16,460 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 16,451 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 16,327 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 16,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,866 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 15,552 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 15,257 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 15,000 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 15,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,553 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 14,324 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 13,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 13,845 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 13,842 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 13,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 12,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 12,367 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 12,367 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,725 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 11,722 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

all wheel bearings have slight free play

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,801 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 10,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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PB05 COB is a 2005 Ac Cobra in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PB05 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 PB05 COB registered?

PB05 COB is a 2005 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is PB05 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB05 COB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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