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XUX 454Y

2003 Ac Cobra

Red Petrol 5398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,751 mi
Last recorded21,751 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ac Cobra9,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 454Y
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 21,751 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 21,671 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 21,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 21,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 21,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 20,833 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,281 miles

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,170 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEREING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Nov 2014 19,691 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 19,691 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 18,514 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 17,980 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,762 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 14,805 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 14,805 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,672 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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XUX 454Y is a 2003 Ac Cobra in Red with a 5,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 9,658 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 XUX 454Y, 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 23 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XUX 454Y registered?

XUX 454Y is a 2003 Ac Cobra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is XUX 454Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 454Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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