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SF05 YZB

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

139,746 mi
Last recorded139,746 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YZB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 139,746 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 135,261 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 131,551 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 127,652 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 125,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 123,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 121,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 120,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,637 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 67,751 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 41,972 miles

brake pipes have covers on

underside of car has covers on

Pass 27 May 2008 31,838 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YZB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YZB, 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

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What year was SF05 YZB registered?

SF05 YZB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is SF05 YZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 YZB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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