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SJ05 FAM

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,255 mi
Last recorded43,255 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 FAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 43,255 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Power steering noisy.

T:P:S Light on.

Fail 5 Feb 2026 43,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad broken away from backing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Power steering noisy.

T:P:S Light on.

Pass 22 Jan 2025 42,608 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 42,198 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,250 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 36,405 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,576 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,262 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,243 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,456 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,756 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 12,182 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2009 9,428 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 9,428 miles

Centre Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,601 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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SJ05 FAM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ05 FAM, 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 SJ05 FAM registered?

SJ05 FAM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is SJ05 FAM safe to buy?

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