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D23 SEY

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,258 mi
Last recorded84,258 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 SEY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,258 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 84,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 84,255 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 82,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 80,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 79,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,011 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 78,010 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,225 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,344 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,628 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,016 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,268 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,329 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 27,145 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,349 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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D23 SEY is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D23 SEY, 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 D23 SEY registered?

D23 SEY is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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