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AF04 BOB

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,626 mi
Last recorded92,626 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BOB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 90,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,408 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,285 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,003 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 86,081 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,482 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 81,198 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,967 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 76,268 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 76,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,110 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,099 miles

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

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

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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AF04 BOB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 AF04 BOB, 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.

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What year was AF04 BOB registered?

AF04 BOB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AF04 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 BOB 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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