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20 WS

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,255 mi
Last recorded21,255 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 WS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 21,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 21,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 20,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 19,622 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 18,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 17,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 17,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wheels slightly toutching droplinks on lock to lock

Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Has A Cut Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 15,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Has A Cut Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,950 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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20 WS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 WS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 20 WS registered?

20 WS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is 20 WS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 WS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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