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MX05 FWV

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,570 mi
Last recorded77,570 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FWV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,547 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 17 Jan 2024 77,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 15 Feb 2023 76,874 miles

Offside headlamp dipped beam image vague

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

tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative.

Fail 14 Feb 2023 76,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp dipped beam image vague

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

tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,975 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sun visor partially insecure, securing clip missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 74,969 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery low light ON

Engine oil low level

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door strap insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Sun visor partially insecure, securing clip missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light ON

both headlight washer notworking

Pass 20 Mar 2021 73,284 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Fail 18 Feb 2021 73,282 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lamp lens, damaged leaving a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer partially blocked

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

Offside headlamp dipped beam image vague

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

both fuel filler door & boot release systems deteriorated

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

tyre pressure monitoring system warning indicates a malfunction

Pass 31 May 2019 70,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,685 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 55,890 miles

Both front tyres and offside front tyre are deteriorated/cracks

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (2.4.G.2)

TPMS light ON

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,549 miles

Offside rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 30,477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,857 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WALL DAMAGED.

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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MX05 FWV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX05 FWV, 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 MX05 FWV registered?

MX05 FWV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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