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MX54 GZU

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,479 mi
Last recorded65,479 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 GZU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,479 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,171 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 62,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 62,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside reversing light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,518 miles

n/s/f disc inner face only braking on 20% of disc area

o/s/f disc inner face only braking on 50% of disc area

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 54,379 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,020 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,199 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 46,199 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,252 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,574 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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MX54 GZU is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 MX54 GZU, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX54 GZU registered?

MX54 GZU is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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