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OO52 XYO

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,971 mi
Last recorded88,971 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO52 XYO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 88,971 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 87,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 84,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,082 miles

Coolant leak rad

undertrays missing

Pass 14 Apr 2022 129,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 129,514 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 126,375 miles

Deepcut to o/s/r tyre tread

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm inner bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot heavy age cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2021 126,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Deepcut to o/s/r tyre tread

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm inner bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot heavy age cracking

Pass 9 May 2020 76,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhust fixings corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 73,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017
Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,982 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

high level brake light disconnected

reversing light out

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,944 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,944 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,345 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,644 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links worn.

offside indicator door mirror lens cracked.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,948 miles

exhaust heat shield damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s repeater lamp cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,460 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

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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OO52 XYO is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OO52 XYO, 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 OO52 XYO registered?

OO52 XYO is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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