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HF05 DJE

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,802 mi
Last recorded119,802 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 DJE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 119,802 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 119,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 117,555 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside lower front + rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak evident front offside but not excessive

Fail 26 Mar 2024 117,550 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front o/s top rear suspension arm bush ( chalked up ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside lower front + rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak evident front offside but not excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 105,544 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,580 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,456 miles

rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,995 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS warning on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front tyre down to 2mm of tread

o/s front tyre has tear on inner wall but not deep enough to see ply or cords

Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,370 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front under wheel arch plastic guard loose & rubbing on brake hose

o/s front tyre down to 2mm of tread

o/s front tyre has tear on inner wall but not deep enough to see ply or cords

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,634 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,428 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,227 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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HF05 DJE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 HF05 DJE, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF05 DJE registered?

HF05 DJE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for HF05 DJE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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