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HF05 HWL

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,213 mi
Last recorded44,213 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 HWL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 44,213 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 43,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 42,648 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,428 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,204 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 38,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 37,650 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,812 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 35,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,938 miles

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

corroded o/s and n/s front brake discs.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,342 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 HWL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

HF05 HWL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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