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HO51 USE

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,394 mi
Last recorded32,394 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO51 USE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 32,394 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 32,358 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH PANEL [NOT APPLICABLE DUE TO AGE]

Fail 22 Jul 2025 32,355 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH PANEL [NOT APPLICABLE DUE TO AGE]

Pass 12 Jul 2024 32,164 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 32,157 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,066 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 30,832 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 29,104 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,227 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,414 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 15,916 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 13,812 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,486 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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HO51 USE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HO51 USE, 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 HO51 USE registered?

HO51 USE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HO51 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO51 USE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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