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RFZ 117

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,069 mi
Last recorded78,069 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 117
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 73,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 71,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,096 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,795 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,459 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,105 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,515 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,470 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 34,469 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

multiple number plates fitted

off side front tyre sidewall damaged - suggest replacement

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,245 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 30,245 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

slight damage to off side front tyre side wall

Pass 31 May 2007 26,585 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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RFZ 117 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RFZ 117, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFZ 117 registered?

RFZ 117 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is RFZ 117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 117 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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