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BU04 FGN

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,660 mi
Last recorded96,660 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 FGN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,660 miles

under body covered

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,488 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded and splitting

Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear exhaust clamps corroded and splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,032 miles

extensive play in offside upper suspension joint/bush

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,340 miles

n s r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,791 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,202 miles

both rear tyres have low tread.

front brake discs worn.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 85,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have low tread.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,819 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,295 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,924 miles

f washer jet poor

Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 51,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FGN is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 FGN registered?

BU04 FGN is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is BU04 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 FGN shows 14 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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