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MX05 JOA

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,640 mi
Last recorded76,640 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 JOA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 76,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,583 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,160 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,373 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,804 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,436 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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MX05 JOA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MX05 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

MX05 JOA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is MX05 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 JOA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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