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VF54 DKJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,982 mi
Last recorded133,982 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 DKJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 133,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 130,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 130,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 128,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 128,006 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 125,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp outer cover damaged , does not affect lamps or affect colours too rear

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking slightly in treads (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Jan 2023 125,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,224 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,370 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,248 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative headlamp washers not working (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror lamp indicator lens cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,922 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,449 miles

HMSL inop

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,173 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,686 miles

Both rear silencer pipe clamps cracked

HMSL inop

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,820 miles

all tyres showing signs of deflation/vehicle standing around inner tyre walls.

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

high level stop lamp not working.

small cuts on inside of both front tyres.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,846 miles

both rear brake accuators outer casings cracked and motors very noisy.

high level stop lamp not working.

nail in nearside front tyre.

offside and nearside front top rear suspension arm bush showing signs of wear.

tpm[tyre pressure monitor]light on dash.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,362 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes split and perished

Headlamp switch operation suspect but ok at time of test

Hmsl inop but unable to prove whether connected

Park brake actuators noisy in operation

TPM fault in DIP unit

offside repeater lamp has dropped slightly from its mounting point

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,231 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,850 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,176 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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VF54 DKJ 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 VF54 DKJ, 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 VF54 DKJ registered?

VF54 DKJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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