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LF05 MBX

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,555 mi
Last recorded67,555 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 MBX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 67,555 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 66,253 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 64,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 61,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 60,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,105 miles

all 4 tyre's starting to perish

Fail 26 Apr 2019 59,073 miles

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

all 4 tyre's starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,469 miles

Seat backrest lights on dash

Pass 3 May 2016 48,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 42,549 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 35,560 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,290 miles

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

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

both front tyres will require replacement shortly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,465 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 MBX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LF05 MBX, 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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What year was LF05 MBX registered?

LF05 MBX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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