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LF53 YZH

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,618 mi
Last recorded83,618 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 YZH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,677 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 76,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Mean average of both banks is 94 against 20 limit (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,934 miles

Nearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,808 miles

Nearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Motor split (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Motor split (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,591 miles

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

Nearside Park brake motor housing cracked

Offside Park brake motor housing cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,819 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,277 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,585 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,740 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 YZH is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LF53 YZH, 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 LF53 YZH registered?

LF53 YZH is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is LF53 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 YZH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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