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HS05 PDK

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,267 mi
Last recorded17,267 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS05 PDK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 17,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 13,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine MIL light is on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 12,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2020 12,946 miles

Brake wear light illuminated

Tyre pressure system faulty

Pass 29 May 2018 12,938 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

tyre pressure light on

Fail 14 May 2018 12,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all tyres cracking in tread

tyre pressure light on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 12,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,995 miles

High level stop lamp not working (disconnected)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 9,631 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 8,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HS05 PDK is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HS05 PDK, 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

How do I check the history of HS05 PDK?

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What year was HS05 PDK registered?

HS05 PDK is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HS05 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS05 PDK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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