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P55 MDJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

199,226 mi
Last recorded199,226 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 MDJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 199,226 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,793 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 123,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 198,708 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,667 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 125,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 119,751 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 118,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 115,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 113,515 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 113,506 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,567 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 102,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,909 miles

The nearside front and nearside rear tyres are wearing thin on the inner edges.

The offside rear tyre has a deep gouge in the side wall.

Pass 9 May 2012 78,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 66,990 miles

High Level brake light not illuminating

Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,495 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,816 miles

front tyres tracking out

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,766 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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P55 MDJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P55 MDJ, 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 P55 MDJ registered?

P55 MDJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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