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FB53 KJX

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,148 mi
Last recorded71,148 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 71,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 69,505 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 194,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 192,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,211 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,907 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,162 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,401 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,885 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,153 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 52,141 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,228 miles

offside mirror view to the rear is slightly impaired

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,926 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,862 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,972 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 39,972 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,227 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 KJX is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

FB53 KJX is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FB53 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 KJX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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