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J500 DUF

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 DUF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 49,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 49,161 miles

Bonnet struts weak and no longer hold bonnet up

Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,126 miles

Bonnet stay/strut faulty, doesn't hold bonnet up

Pass 22 Oct 2022 30,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 30,040 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,926 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,819 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,685 miles

All four tyres showing age cracking around the outer circumference of tread.

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,698 miles

the nearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,866 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to inner part of nearside rear road wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,306 miles

slight damage to offside front road wheel

two rear number plate light units insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 12,136 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 9,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,719 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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J500 DUF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J500 DUF, 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 J500 DUF registered?

J500 DUF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is J500 DUF safe to buy?

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