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OO05 ECB

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,564 mi
Last recorded63,564 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 ECB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 63,564 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,638 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 61,618 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 37,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 36,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,363 miles

Both rear tyres are dated 2004 (14 years old).

Nearside Rear Parking brake motor cracked but secure.

Offside Rear Parking brake motor cracked but secure.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 17 May 2017 34,358 miles

All vehicle tyres are dated 2004 (13 years old)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,364 miles

All tyres 12 years old.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Both parking brake motors cracked.

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

Pass 21 May 2015 32,452 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 28,605 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 28,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 27,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,035 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,023 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,353 miles

light corrosion to inner faces of both front discs

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,140 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 19,137 miles

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

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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OO05 ECB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OO05 ECB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO05 ECB registered?

OO05 ECB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is OO05 ECB safe to buy?

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