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LJ05 TGX

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,060 mi
Last recorded23,060 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TGX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 23,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 20,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 18,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 18,480 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 17,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge highly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 16,173 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 5,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 4,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 2,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 1,948 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 1,866 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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LJ05 TGX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LJ05 TGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 TGX registered?

LJ05 TGX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is LJ05 TGX safe to buy?

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