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J33 CEO

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,498 mi
Last recorded65,498 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 CEO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 63,526 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 62,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 62,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 58,639 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,585 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 May 2019 51,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,910 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,992 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,785 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,353 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre has cut in tread

off side front have cuts in tread

Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre has cut in tread

off side front have cuts in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,668 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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J33 CEO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J33 CEO, 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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J33 CEO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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