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MF 12

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,542 mi
Last recorded60,542 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF 12
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 58,238 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,839 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,375 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,291 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,849 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,350 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,896 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,575 miles

Rear tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,141 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 34,134 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,046 miles

air bag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,809 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,647 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,025 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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MF 12 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF 12, 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 MF 12 registered?

MF 12 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is MF 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF 12 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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