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LF04 HPY

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,604 mi
Last recorded88,604 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 HPY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 88,604 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,569 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 77,145 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,851 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 76,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 75,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,488 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,353 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,090 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 59,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,247 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,797 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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LF04 HPY is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 LF04 HPY, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF04 HPY is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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