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BC04 GTC

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,597 mi
Last recorded122,597 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 122,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 120,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 120,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 116,985 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 110,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 102,364 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,743 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,363 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,365 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 91,362 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,980 miles

both reversing light lenses damaged

n/s/r light unit cracked

slight inner rim damage to both front road wheels

Fail 6 Nov 2012 84,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tyre pressure monitoring light on

n/s/r light unit cracked

slight inner rim damage to both front road wheels

both reversing light lenses damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,722 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,668 miles

n/s/r light unit cracked

o/s headlamp aim is as low as can be

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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BC04 GTC is a 2004 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 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 BC04 GTC, 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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BC04 GTC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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