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DC04 RYD

2004 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,751 mi
Last recorded72,751 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 RYD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,331 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,782 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 59,839 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,811 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,811 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,991 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,674 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,604 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 35,479 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,618 miles

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)

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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DC04 RYD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DC04 RYD, 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 DC04 RYD registered?

DC04 RYD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is DC04 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 RYD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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