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CJM 53

2003 Bentley Arnage

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,576 mi
Last recorded112,576 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJM 53
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,576 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,758 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 110,758 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 103,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,817 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 103,812 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 103,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2016 103,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim slightly damaged / bent

brake pipes are beginning to corrode towards rear

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,950 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2015 102,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 22 Apr 2014 102,886 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Oct 2012 102,568 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,356 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 102,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2010 100,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 89,512 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,030 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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CJM 53 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,873 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 Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJM 53, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CJM 53 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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