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LJ04 HAE

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,655 mi
Last recorded76,655 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 HAE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 76,655 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 69,504 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,491 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,364 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,658 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,560 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Fail 19 Oct 2018 58,560 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,395 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,200 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,200 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,491 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,570 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 12,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,402 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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LJ04 HAE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ04 HAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 HAE registered?

LJ04 HAE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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