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LJ05 TGY

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,441 mi
Last recorded75,441 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TGY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 75,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.M.S Warning Lamp Illuminated

Pass 18 Nov 2023 70,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 63,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 57,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 54,979 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,671 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 41,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 40,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 40,632 miles

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

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

engine bottom cover fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 24,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,191 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,265 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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LJ05 TGY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TGY, 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 LJ05 TGY registered?

LJ05 TGY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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