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VX05 EWH

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

35,441 mi
Last recorded35,441 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EWH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 35,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 34,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 34,577 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 34,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 34,450 miles

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 34,296 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 34,075 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 25 Feb 2019 33,413 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault NOTE: switch NOT tested (7.12 (e))

Suspension system inoperative dash warning indicates self leveling fault (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,062 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 33,062 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,785 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 32,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,106 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml illuminated on dash

tpms fault on dash

Fail 8 Jan 2015 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,127 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links worn.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,267 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,299 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 25,299 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,194 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 20,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,728 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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VX05 EWH is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VX05 EWH, 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 VX05 EWH registered?

VX05 EWH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is VX05 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 EWH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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