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G13 ROW

2005 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,641 mi
Last recorded11,641 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Dax Cobra6,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 ROW
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 11,641 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 11,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 11,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 10,296 miles

hand brake lever travel close to fail limit

Pass 24 Mar 2022 9,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear view mirror cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2021 8,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 7,897 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 7,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 6,840 miles

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Fail 28 Jun 2016 6,840 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Pass 12 Jun 2015 6,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 6,092 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 6,092 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 6,008 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,565 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 4,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 4,126 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 4,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 3,671 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 2,281 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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G13 ROW is a 2005 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G13 ROW, 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.

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What year was G13 ROW registered?

G13 ROW is a 2005 Dax Cobra, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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