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A19 ECX

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,184 mi
Last recorded89,184 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 ECX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 89,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 89,095 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,343 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,506 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 72,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,799 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 68,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,176 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 61,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,361 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,333 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 30,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,192 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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A19 ECX is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 ECX, 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

How do I check the history of A19 ECX?

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What year was A19 ECX registered?

A19 ECX is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is A19 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 ECX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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