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LJ54 EAX

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,158 mi
Last recorded78,158 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 76,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 68,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Emissisions not tested (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,603 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 62,603 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,821 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 51,821 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,853 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,412 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,239 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 EAX 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 85.7%.

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 EAX, 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.

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What year was LJ54 EAX registered?

LJ54 EAX is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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