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GX54 SXA

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,424 mi
Last recorded85,424 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 SXA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 85,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 85,077 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 85,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (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 19 Aug 2023 82,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,516 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,986 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,775 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,480 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,418 miles

Nearside Front 2 nails in tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,722 miles

Front discs corroded in places

Fail 13 Feb 2013 55,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front discs corroded in places

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack along bottom of windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,274 miles

VACUUM LEAK FROM FROM REAR OF ENGINE BAY

WINDSREEN DAMAGED

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre 4mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,466 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,015 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 8,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GX54 SXA is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GX54 SXA, 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 GX54 SXA registered?

GX54 SXA is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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The MOT history for GX54 SXA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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