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DS55 LTU

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,585 mi
Last recorded78,585 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LTU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 78,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,447 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 77,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 76,753 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,662 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake light inoperative

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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DS55 LTU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS55 LTU, 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 DS55 LTU registered?

DS55 LTU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DS55 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 LTU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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