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LF04 VUB

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,805 mi
Last recorded73,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 VUB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,805 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 73,754 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,843 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 62,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 62,783 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working hi level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 62,764 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,828 miles

Engine oil dipstick dose not reach oil

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High beam tell tale intermittent

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,640 miles

emissions not detected on emission test

Fail 16 Jul 2015 44,600 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear tyre has some cuts in outer sidewall.O/s/rear tyre is cracking on the outer edge of tread.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 39,211 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 36,436 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 284,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,786 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 VUB is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

LF04 VUB is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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