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DK05 CFO

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,090 mi
Last recorded85,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 CFO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,090 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 85,090 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 76,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,464 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,988 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,574 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,086 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 67,084 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,935 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,124 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,894 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 49,532 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,083 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn badly on iner edges

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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DK05 CFO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 DK05 CFO, 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 21 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 DK05 CFO registered?

DK05 CFO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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