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MC05 YTM

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,842 mi
Last recorded109,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YTM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 109,842 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 109,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,668 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 105,688 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 103,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner-shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,505 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 88,505 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 112,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,984 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,118 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,252 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,827 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,582 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MC05 YTM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MC05 YTM, 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 MC05 YTM registered?

MC05 YTM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is MC05 YTM safe to buy?

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