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LJ04 HCY

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,345 mi
Last recorded38,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 HCY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 38,345 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 38,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 33,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 32,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 31,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 26,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,165 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 5,622 miles

OSF tyre cut in side wall cords not exposed

Pass 15 Jan 2008 3,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 2,670 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 HCY is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LJ04 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

LJ04 HCY is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is LJ04 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 HCY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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