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DX05 ZFW

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,855 mi
Last recorded45,855 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ZFW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 45,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 43,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 41,496 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 38,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,539 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,203 miles

Rear brake discs corroding, outer pads 5mm, inner pads not visible

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,746 miles

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 18 Apr 2017 27,603 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly corroded, surface breaking up (3.5.1i)

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,735 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,165 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,948 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 12,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,727 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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DX05 ZFW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX05 ZFW, 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 DX05 ZFW registered?

DX05 ZFW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DX05 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 ZFW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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