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MX05 JUO

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,144 mi
Last recorded52,144 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 52,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked by scuttle panel (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 49,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 49,047 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 48,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 47,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,169 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 45,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 40,118 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,481 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 38,481 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 36,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,744 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 31,654 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,087 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 JUO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JUO, 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 JUO registered?

MX05 JUO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is MX05 JUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 JUO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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