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FEC 488

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,229 mi
Last recorded51,229 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEC 488
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,229 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc corroded on inner face - Outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS indicates fault

Fail 30 Oct 2025 51,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc corroded on inner face - Outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS indicates fault

Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,802 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,792 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 50,767 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,576 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn, splitting and deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn, splitting and deteriorated, close to excessive movement. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm. Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitor system warning on dash.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes split and deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads on 2 - 3mm. Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring warning on dash.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 45,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split open exposing cords, outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes split and deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 - 3mm. Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting around outer sidewall. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting around outer sidewall. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake performance weak.

Tyre pressure monitoring warning on dash.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,342 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,400 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,375 miles

tyre pressure monitoring indicating a fault

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,081 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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FEC 488 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FEC 488, 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.

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FEC 488 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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