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2008 Ford Cobra 5.0L Petrol · G172 SGO

G172 SGO

2008 Ford Cobra (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 7,144 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
FORD COBRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
7,144 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
4998cc
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G172 SGO Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
  • 7,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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G172 SGO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 12:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Cobra (G172 SGO) between June 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested eccessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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G172 SGO Mileage History

  1. 09/06/20227,093 mi
  2. 09/06/20227,093 mi
  3. 02/05/20257,144 mi+51 mi

Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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