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SF05 YBE

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,743 mi
Last recorded61,743 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YBE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 61,743 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 61,213 miles

front discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2024 61,020 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,144 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,319 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,523 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,405 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre Pressure monitoring light on

Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,375 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,709 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,598 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,202 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 14,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,383 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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SF05 YBE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SF05 YBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF05 YBE?

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What year was SF05 YBE registered?

SF05 YBE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is SF05 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 YBE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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