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HO02 BOO

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,648 mi
Last recorded88,648 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO02 BOO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,648 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 88,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on switch faulty (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 83,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 133,996 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 133,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 72,830 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,985 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 67,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,307 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded - also slightly warped

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2019 66,306 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded - also slightly warped

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 59,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,995 miles

slight noise from nsf wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,118 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,907 miles

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

slight movement in all top suspension arm ball joints

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,752 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,592 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,522 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 5,514 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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HO02 BOO is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HO02 BOO, 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.

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HO02 BOO is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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