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LJ54 AXZ

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 AXZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 116,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 105,710 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,607 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 103,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working side repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 101,596 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,195 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 13 Jul 2020 98,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 97,193 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,578 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,439 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 49,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,045 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,807 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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LJ54 AXZ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LJ54 AXZ, 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 LJ54 AXZ registered?

LJ54 AXZ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is LJ54 AXZ safe to buy?

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