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40 FAY

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,431 mi
Last recorded18,431 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 FAY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 18,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 16,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 16,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,732 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,007 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 22,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 12,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,326 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,700 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 7,294 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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40 FAY is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 40 FAY, 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 22 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 40 FAY registered?

40 FAY is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 October 2004.

Is 40 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 FAY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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