CarVerify

Free Car Check

F8 MWC

2003 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

43,750 mi
Last recorded43,750 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 MWC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 43,750 miles

Central Front Main beam heavy blue tinge

Fail 9 Jan 2026 43,749 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Dec 2025 43,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened Levelling drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 43,480 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 43,479 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,368 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 43,355 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,019 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,428 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sill (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,873 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 41,867 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 41,182 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 41,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 41,166 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative ign off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,900 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 39,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,359 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,621 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 32,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,859 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,282 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

adivse both frt wipers torn but clearing screen

adivse eml on

Pass 11 May 2010 21,249 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 10,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 10,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,273 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 7,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 6,275 miles

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
Full Bentley Arnage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F8 MWC is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F8 MWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F8 MWC?

You can check the full history of F8 MWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F8 MWC registered?

F8 MWC is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is F8 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 MWC shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F8 MWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F8 MWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.