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DX05 OKL

2005 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

13,201 mi
Last recorded13,201 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Dax Cobra6,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OKL
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 13,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 13,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 13,147 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 13,144 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 12,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 12,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 12,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 11,561 miles

all four tyres outer sidewalls perishing light cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2019 11,392 miles

Front both front tyres lightly cracking outer sidewalls

handbrake high

Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,219 miles

handbrake high at handle

Pass 13 Feb 2017 10,804 miles

Offside Front pads wearing low

handbrake travel at handle

Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 9,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 8,227 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 6,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,194 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 5,657 miles

high handbrake lever travel.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 5,313 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 53,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 3,685 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine code 10066036 manufactured 1986---

Fail 3 Oct 2007 3,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 1,091 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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DX05 OKL is a 2005 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 6,111 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 DX05 OKL, 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 21 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX05 OKL registered?

DX05 OKL is a 2005 Dax Cobra, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is DX05 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 OKL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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