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MX05 JOV

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 JOV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 74,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,884 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,366 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 68,318 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 65,227 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,833 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 51,841 miles

plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 45,750 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 39,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e m l light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,246 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 18,400 miles

Engine oil level too low.

Fail 26 Jun 2010 18,400 miles

Engine oil level too low.

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,045 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 13,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JOV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

MX05 JOV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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