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MX05 JOU

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,025 mi
Last recorded94,025 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 94,025 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 50,582 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,697 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 49,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,971 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective does not clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 6 Dec 2018 48,971 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective does not clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,911 miles

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise under trays fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,266 miles

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

advise engine covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,563 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 39,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,675 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 37,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,914 miles

advise nearside front outer wall slight damage but not affected tyre

advise offside rear tyre wall slight damage but not affected tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,241 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,644 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 JOU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

MX05 JOU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is MX05 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 JOU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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