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MX54 HBB

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,113 mi
Last recorded137,113 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 HBB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 137,113 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2024 137,113 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2023 83,026 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 81,192 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 79,027 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2019 73,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,640 miles

Covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,110 miles

All tyres close to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Engine covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 63,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

All tyres close to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Engine covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,908 miles

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,148 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 19 Sep 2008 29,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wear in front antiroll bar links

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 HBB is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HBB, 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.

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MX54 HBB is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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