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AY54 KUR

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,491 mi
Last recorded55,491 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 KUR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 55,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing tyre asap (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

halo front lights emitting less than 50% light

Fail 30 Oct 2024 55,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing tyre asap (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

halo front lights emitting less than 50% light

Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 53,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,479 miles

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 52,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,454 miles

Front tyres stretched to fit

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 49,454 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front tyres stretched to fit

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,400 miles

front brake discs slightly grooved

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Warning Light Illuminated Engine Undersheet Is Missing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,600 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

emission light is on

Fail 4 Sep 2012 28,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

emission light is on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,795 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 26,790 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,257 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,990 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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AY54 KUR 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 77.3%.

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 AY54 KUR, 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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AY54 KUR is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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