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VX54 WBV

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,330 mi
Last recorded52,330 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 WBV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 52,330 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 50,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 47,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 46,094 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 46,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 43,212 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 43,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,284 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,741 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,344 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,663 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,977 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

offside rear exhaust valve siezed

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 12,652 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WBV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VX54 WBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX54 WBV registered?

VX54 WBV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is VX54 WBV safe to buy?

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