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VX05 EWS

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,200 mi
Last recorded40,200 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EWS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 40,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 39,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 38,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,398 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault pre 2012

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,237 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,225 miles

small bulges starting to develope in all tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,037 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,177 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 EWS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX05 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

VX05 EWS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is VX05 EWS safe to buy?

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