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LF05 GUA

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,821 mi
Last recorded89,821 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 GUA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 89,384 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 88,723 miles

Nearside Front repeater lens damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2023 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front repeater lens damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,730 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside door repeater has minor damage.

nearside rear tyre has cut on side wall.

Fail 11 Jul 2022 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside door repeater has minor damage.

nearside rear tyre has cut on side wall.

Fail 24 May 2022 87,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear excessively damaged also sharp edges. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cuts on side wall. ()

engine oil leaking.

near exhaust box rattles

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 79,457 miles

rattle from exhaust .

Fail 17 May 2019 79,457 miles

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

high level brake light not working

rattle from exhaust .

Pass 3 May 2018 74,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall tyre has cuts

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly high

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 70,705 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,340 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.[leaking]

Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

air bag light on dash.

nail in offside rear tyre.[leaking]

oil warning light on dash.

tyre pressure warning light on dash.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passengers air off

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,812 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,413 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 27,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 21,286 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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LF05 GUA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF05 GUA, 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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LF05 GUA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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