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LEF 20

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,908 mi
Last recorded34,908 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEF 20
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 34,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 33,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 32,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 31,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,378 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 30,375 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,910 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 28,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 27,218 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 22,865 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,222 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 20,222 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,156 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 17,156 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,607 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 15,604 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing and splitting on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,626 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 10 Sep 2010 10,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,166 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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LEF 20 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEF 20, 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

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What year was LEF 20 registered?

LEF 20 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LEF 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEF 20 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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