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DF02 FZX

2002 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,438 mi
Last recorded36,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Bentley Continental29,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 FZX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 36,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,436 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 36,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 36,360 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,352 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,186 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 36,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,368 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,316 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,198 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 25,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,556 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 20,556 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,432 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,263 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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DF02 FZX is a 2002 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 29,716 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 DF02 FZX, 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 24 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF02 FZX registered?

DF02 FZX is a 2002 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is DF02 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 FZX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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