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GX04 ZLU

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,230 mi
Last recorded33,230 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 ZLU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 33,230 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 33,199 miles

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2024 33,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2023 33,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 33,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,123 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 32,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,334 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,991 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 31,991 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,329 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

one number light dim

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,432 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 29,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,628 miles

Engine oil level low?

Front pads look very low

Fail 6 Aug 2009 25,263 miles

Pad warning light wire look close.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,263 miles

Pad warning light wire look close.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,022 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,466 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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GX04 ZLU is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GX04 ZLU, 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 GX04 ZLU registered?

GX04 ZLU is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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