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EY53 CFE

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,548 mi
Last recorded71,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 CFE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 71,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 69,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,792 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 63,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits both banks (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,750 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 60,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits nearside (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bolt missing from seat runner

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 91,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 54,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,966 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,015 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,173 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,556 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,467 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,571 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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EY53 CFE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 EY53 CFE, 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 22 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 EY53 CFE registered?

EY53 CFE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is EY53 CFE safe to buy?

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