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AO04 OOJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,704 mi
Last recorded80,704 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 OOJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 80,704 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,441 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,028 miles

bonnet open warning on dash when closed

eml on dash

n/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

slight oil leaks seen on gearbox

tps light on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,412 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges of treads and cracking in treads

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges of treads

n/s/r brake grabbing/binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,300 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges of treads and cracking in treads

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges of treads

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,242 miles

bonnet open warning light on dash but bonnet secures closed. faulty micro switch

clamping nuts on front exhaust joint after flexi pipes corroded weakening but still secure

n/s and o/s rear tyre cracking on outer edges of treads

n/s/f tyre wearing lower on outer edge of tread and cracking in treads and outer edges of treads

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads and outer edges of treads

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

rear exhaust clamps at rear n/s and o/s cracking deteriorating but still secure

slight oil weaps on rear of gearbox

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,738 miles

both rear exhaust joint clamps starting to crack

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer edges of tread

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly on outer edges of tread and wearing lower on outer edges of tread

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly on outer edges of tread

Fail 30 Jun 2017 73,707 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs on inner faces cracking and faces chipping (3.5.1i)

both rear exhaust joint clamps starting to crack

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer edges of tread

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly on outer edge of tread and wearing very slightly lower on outer edge of tread

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly on outer edge of tread

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,773 miles

both rear n/s and o/s rear exhaust joint clamps cracking slightly

n/s and o/s front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces slightly scoring and pitting

o/s door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,884 miles

both front brake discs wearing slightly on inner faces

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,437 miles

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces

both rear tyres cracking very slightly on outer edges

n/s exhaust rear clamp cracking slightly

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly on outer edges and wearing slightly low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,717 miles

front inner brake pads near brake wear wires

Fail 4 Jul 2011 53,713 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner brake pads near brake wear wires

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,648 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,813 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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AO04 OOJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO04 OOJ, 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 AO04 OOJ registered?

AO04 OOJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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