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FM02 LFR

2002 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 6895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,909 mi
Last recorded14,909 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ac Cobra8,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 LFR
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 14,909 miles

general underbody and components corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 3 Jul 2024 14,782 miles

Rear Handbrake effort is low & just meets pass criteria

Pass 28 Jun 2023 14,621 miles

Rear handbrake effort is low & just meets pass criteria

Pass 28 Jun 2022 14,342 miles
Fail 18 May 2022

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,180 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 14,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked. smaller bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint area

Pass 19 Aug 2017 14,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 14,140 miles

strong advise! nearside headlight glass damaged,holed

Pass 13 Sep 2014 14,119 miles

n/s/f headlight glass broken

slight play in o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 31 Aug 2013 140,633 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 14,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both headlight and beam patterns slight diffused (reflectors)

handbrake lever sideways movement

rear exhaust slight loose at clamp area

Pass 13 Aug 2011 13,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 129,879 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,951 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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FM02 LFR is a 2002 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 6,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 8,686 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 FM02 LFR, 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 24 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FM02 LFR registered?

FM02 LFR is a 2002 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is FM02 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 LFR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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