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FB53 FVE

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FVE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 96,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,965 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 92,234 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,203 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,077 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 64,077 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,461 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 58,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 50,477 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,315 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,584 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,640 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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FB53 FVE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FB53 FVE, 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 FB53 FVE registered?

FB53 FVE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is FB53 FVE safe to buy?

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