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MX54 HBC

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 102,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear control arm outer ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 102,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 102,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,303 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,853 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre rear stop light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,709 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,175 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,297 miles

offside headlamp is slightly pushed back/ possible accident damaged at the same time as intercooler

offside turbo intercooler is slightly damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp is slightly pushed back/ possible accident damaged at the same time as intercooler

offside turbo intercooler is slightly damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,003 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,246 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,500 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 31,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,416 miles

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

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

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 HBC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HBC, 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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What year was MX54 HBC registered?

MX54 HBC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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