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EC 17

2003 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,123 mi
Last recorded32,123 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC 17
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 32,123 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 31,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all brake suspension and under body component show signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2022 30,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body, brakes and suspension components are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2020 30,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,297 miles

Front both calipers starting to stick

underside starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2016 300,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,729 miles

both rear shock gators split

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,944 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,193 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,872 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,430 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 26 Jun 2006 16,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres worn on the edges

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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EC 17 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EC 17, 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 EC 17 registered?

EC 17 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is EC 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC 17 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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