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MH04 FCX

2004 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,549 mi
Last recorded142,549 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 FCX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 142,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 122,669 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 76,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,943 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 53,943 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,852 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,205 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,912 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

number plate bulb not working (1 out of 4)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,966 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,246 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,765 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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MH04 FCX is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MH04 FCX, 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 MH04 FCX registered?

MH04 FCX is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is MH04 FCX safe to buy?

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