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LJ05 TKE

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,242 mi
Last recorded28,242 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TKE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 28,242 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 28,080 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 27,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 27,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 27,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,054 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 26,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,589 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 25,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,984 miles

EML on

Fail 10 Aug 2016 40,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,693 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 23,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,771 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,239 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,257 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 16,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,644 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 TKE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LJ05 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

LJ05 TKE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LJ05 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 TKE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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