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SF04 AWV

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 AWV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 97,837 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 97,800 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 96,631 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,473 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,551 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 82,947 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 4mm but wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure Shock absorber nut/bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 4mm but wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,433 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,647 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,509 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,762 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,724 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,754 miles

SLIGHT HIGH LEVEL BRAKE FAULT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 22,418 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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SF04 AWV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc 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 SF04 AWV, 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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SF04 AWV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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