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LK05 TSZ

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,617 mi
Last recorded33,617 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 TSZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 33,617 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 33,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,487 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 29,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 27,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage in side wall cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 27,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt will not retract (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail inner mounting bush is weak and has excess movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail inner mounting bush is weak and has excess movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage in side wall cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front offside head light will require polishing in time as starting to mist

Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,022 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lense Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,313 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,509 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,996 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,504 miles

Nearside 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 12 Jun 2013 21,827 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 35,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,329 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,823 miles

Off side front tyre outer wall cut and glued

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,485 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,397 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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LK05 TSZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LK05 TSZ, 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 LK05 TSZ registered?

LK05 TSZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is LK05 TSZ safe to buy?

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