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B86 FNO

2004 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,600 mi
Last recorded11,600 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Dax Cobra7,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB86 FNO
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 11,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 11,490 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 11,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 11,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear UJ at wheel has slight play

Pass 2 May 2019 10,411 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 9,977 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 9,657 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 8,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 8,138 miles

How Reliable is the Dax Cobra?

Based on 2,629 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
brake binding 30
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
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B86 FNO is a 2004 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 7,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dax Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B86 FNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dax Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 22 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B86 FNO registered?

B86 FNO is a 2004 Dax Cobra, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is B86 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B86 FNO shows 9 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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