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DG53 DFY

2003 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,653 mi
Last recorded49,653 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 DFY
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 49,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 48,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 47,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 45,098 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

park brake only 16%

Pass 8 May 2018 44,628 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 44,624 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 44,147 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 44,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 43,054 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 43,050 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 41,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 41,822 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 40,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 38,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 38,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 36,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,618 miles

Front near side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 22,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,487 miles

pad warning wire on off side front chafing on brake calliper

Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,733 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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DG53 DFY is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DG53 DFY, 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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What year was DG53 DFY registered?

DG53 DFY is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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