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CP52 COX

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,500 mi
Last recorded132,500 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 COX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 132,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 131,240 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,886 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 127,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,832 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 78,812 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 78,316 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,204 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 78,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,678 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,321 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,364 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,594 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,677 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,667 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 29,654 miles

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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CP52 COX is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CP52 COX, 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 CP52 COX registered?

CP52 COX is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is CP52 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 COX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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