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PE55 XFX

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,142 mi
Last recorded47,142 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 XFX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,812 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,010 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 43,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,556 miles

Nearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

TPM system malfunction

Pass 13 May 2019 39,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 39,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 39,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 38,431 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,366 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 34,701 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,016 miles

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,227 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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PE55 XFX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 PE55 XFX, 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.

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What year was PE55 XFX registered?

PE55 XFX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PE55 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 XFX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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