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ERF 1

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,671 mi
Last recorded43,671 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERF 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 43,671 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 43,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 43,219 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2024 42,747 miles

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 20 Feb 2023 41,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 39,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s, rear arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,817 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers / under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,170 miles

engine covers / under trays

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,935 miles

covers / under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,706 miles

covers / under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,098 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 21,260 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 21,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 19,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 15,898 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 15,890 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ERF 1 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ERF 1, 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.

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What year was ERF 1 registered?

ERF 1 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is ERF 1 safe to buy?

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