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VX54 OHC

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,975 mi
Last recorded74,975 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 OHC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,975 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,214 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,252 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,411 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,981 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,172 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,175 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,932 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,504 miles

engine light on dash

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light illuminated

show plates removed prior to test

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,539 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 31,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,038 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf brake disc corroding on inner face

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,808 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,295 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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VX54 OHC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VX54 OHC, 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 VX54 OHC registered?

VX54 OHC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is VX54 OHC safe to buy?

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