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MX55 ESV

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,681 mi
Last recorded73,681 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ESV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 73,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 72,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,936 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 67,936 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,444 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,731 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 87,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,790 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,040 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 47,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 43,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,035 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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MX55 ESV is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 MX55 ESV, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX55 ESV registered?

MX55 ESV is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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