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MH05 FZW

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,931 mi
Last recorded67,931 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FZW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 67,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 66,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,864 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,695 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 58,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,504 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,565 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,013 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,615 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,612 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,233 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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MH05 FZW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MH05 FZW, 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 MH05 FZW registered?

MH05 FZW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is MH05 FZW safe to buy?

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