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V8 CCU

2003 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,841 mi
Last recorded21,841 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Dax Cobra12,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CCU
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 21,841 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 21,741 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 23 May 2024 21,638 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 30 Sep 2022 21,523 miles

wipers are very slow

Pass 7 May 2021 21,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 20,998 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,730 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 20,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 19,859 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,317 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 18,065 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 18,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,162 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 14,591 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 14,587 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,698 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 13,698 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 113,614 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,422 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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V8 CCU is a 2003 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 12,910 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 V8 CCU, 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 23 years old, this Dax Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V8 CCU registered?

V8 CCU is a 2003 Dax Cobra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is V8 CCU safe to buy?

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