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MH05 JZO

2005 Bentley Continental

Brown Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,905 mi
Last recorded89,905 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 JZO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 88,387 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 87,452 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,016 miles

tps light on

Fail 22 Mar 2022 83,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

tps light on

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 130,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,058 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,921 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 62,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 40,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,715 miles

Centre Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,986 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 19,630 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has two nails in it.

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 JZO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Brown with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MH05 JZO, 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 JZO registered?

MH05 JZO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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