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VU54 RYF

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,055 mi
Last recorded80,055 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 RYF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 80,055 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 75,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 75,370 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 73,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,559 miles

wear on brake discs

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust clamps corroded/breaking

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,394 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,279 miles

engine oil level dip stick broken

Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,275 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level dip stick broken

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,845 miles

All alloy wheels heavily pitted.

Both centre exhaust pipes to tailpipes clamps breaking.

Centre brake light not working.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,842 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

All alloy wheels heavily pitted.

Both centre exhaust pipes to tailpipes clamps breaking.

Centre brake light not working.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,204 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge.

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,621 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.and 2mm.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,889 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,248 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,607 miles

All Four wheels have the chrome delaminated on the inside of the rims

Fuel filter supply rubber hose clips corroded but secure

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,860 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,521 miles

bonnet warning light on dash.

front brake pads getting low.

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links worn.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,171 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,610 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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VU54 RYF is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU54 RYF, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU54 RYF is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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