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A21 DYK

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,136 mi
Last recorded57,136 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DYK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,526 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 52,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 52,301 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,376 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 76,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,701 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,128 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 44,874 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension warning lamp indicates a fault

TPMS warning lamp indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,368 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,273 miles

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,663 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 35,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,403 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,288 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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A21 DYK is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A21 DYK, 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.

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What year was A21 DYK registered?

A21 DYK is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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