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HF05 FJX

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,248 mi
Last recorded63,248 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 FJX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 62,335 miles

Undertrays & sill covers restricting inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine, under tray & sill covers restricting inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2021 62,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine, under tray & sill covers restricting inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,661 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,008 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TINT ON FRONT SIDE WINDOWS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,921 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,334 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,176 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 30,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FJX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF05 FJX registered?

HF05 FJX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HF05 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 FJX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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