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MK03 COB

2004 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,358 mi
Last recorded19,358 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Dax Cobra7,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 COB
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 19,358 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 19,167 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 19,018 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 18,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

lower steering column bush worn but not excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2021 17,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play torsion bar inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 16,470 miles

offside rear tyre valve perished

parking brake only just met requirement

play/ wear in steering rack worm gear

some wear/ play in steering column shaft bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,360 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn lower steering column bearing also slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,817 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little parking brake reserve travel

Fail 3 Jul 2018 14,817 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings column-to pinion clamp bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little parking brake reserve travel

Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,234 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 14,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 13,311 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 13,311 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013
Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,078 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f door unable to open from the outside

Fail 11 Jul 2012 110,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f door unable to open from the outside

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,971 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 7,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 4,571 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 4,239 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,449 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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MK03 COB is a 2004 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 MK03 COB, 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 MK03 COB registered?

MK03 COB is a 2004 Dax Cobra, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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