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BU04 FGC

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,660 mi
Last recorded112,660 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 FGC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 110,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 167,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,513 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 102,513 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,138 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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BU04 FGC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BU04 FGC, 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 BU04 FGC registered?

BU04 FGC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is BU04 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 FGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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