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LF53 OFH

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,097 mi
Last recorded71,097 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 OFH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 66,723 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 66,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,487 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 64,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,659 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 55,979 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear exhaust clamps broken but system still supported

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,246 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 50,246 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside front tyre worn BADLY on inner edge

offside front tyre worn BADLY on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,811 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,719 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,923 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 14,914 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,501 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,029 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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LF53 OFH is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LF53 OFH, 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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LF53 OFH is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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