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LF55 FKP

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,195 mi
Last recorded48,195 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FKP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 48,195 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 48,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 47,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 47,791 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 47,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 72,773 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 43,261 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,333 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,055 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,376 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,785 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 10,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 4,265 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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LF55 FKP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF55 FKP, 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 LF55 FKP registered?

LF55 FKP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is LF55 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 FKP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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