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JG04 OCT

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,065 mi
Last recorded68,065 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG04 OCT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,200 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 97,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror light inop

head lamp adjusters not working?

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both OSR & NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OSR & NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 58,949 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,307 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,932 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,715 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,493 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,021 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 33,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,727 miles

front brake discs signs of corrosion on inner face

Fail 23 Aug 2010 26,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs signs of corrosion on inner face

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,940 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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JG04 OCT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc 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 JG04 OCT, 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 JG04 OCT registered?

JG04 OCT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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