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FH54 XBR

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,347 mi
Last recorded98,347 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 XBR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,347 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 90,358 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 89,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,307 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 76,300 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Jul 2017 72,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,512 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,424 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,181 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,794 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,702 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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FH54 XBR is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FH54 XBR, 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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What year was FH54 XBR registered?

FH54 XBR is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is FH54 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 XBR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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