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BX53 EFC

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,375 mi
Last recorded65,375 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 EFC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 65,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,329 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,806 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,188 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,464 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,291 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,420 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2010 34,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,048 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,270 miles

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

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

front tyres worn badly on edges advise replace

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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BX53 EFC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black 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 BX53 EFC, 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 BX53 EFC registered?

BX53 EFC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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