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V6 ESJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,825 mi
Last recorded64,825 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 ESJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 64,825 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2023 64,737 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 May 2022 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 1 May 2021 58,817 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 55,326 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,926 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,129 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,829 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,269 miles

engine management warning light on

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,758 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,773 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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V6 ESJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V6 ESJ, 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 V6 ESJ registered?

V6 ESJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is V6 ESJ safe to buy?

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