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AE54 XVU

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,289 mi
Last recorded106,289 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XVU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 87,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,753 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 64,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34 % (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,212 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hand brake mech.noiesy

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,869 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge & void of tread

t p s light on

Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,869 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge & void of tread

service light on

t p s light on

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

tyre presure waring on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,650 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 40,455 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread to reach cords 20mm in length

possible vacuum leak under bonnet back of engine

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,947 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE54 XVU is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc 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 AE54 XVU, 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 AE54 XVU registered?

AE54 XVU is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AE54 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 XVU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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