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AL53 GAZ

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,668 mi
Last recorded51,668 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 GAZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,668 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 50,359 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,727 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,187 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 43,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 40,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,441 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 30,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 24,435 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread low and cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,572 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,412 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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AL53 GAZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AL53 GAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL53 GAZ registered?

AL53 GAZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is AL53 GAZ safe to buy?

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