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LF04 HTV

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,199 mi
Last recorded50,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 HTV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 50,199 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 50,168 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 49,989 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,986 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 49,957 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,490 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2019 48,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,219 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,490 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,952 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,834 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 35,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 32,121 miles

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

o/s/r exhaust back box rattling

Fail 8 May 2013 32,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s/r exhaust back box rattling

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,554 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 17,619 miles

both front anti roll bar end drop links worn.

both front discs starting to corrode on inner surface.

Pass 26 May 2009 14,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,205 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 10,222 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 HTV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LF04 HTV, 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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What year was LF04 HTV registered?

LF04 HTV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is LF04 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF04 HTV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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