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VX55 FNF

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,349 mi
Last recorded102,349 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 FNF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 102,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 102,305 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern on dip beam. (4.1.2 (c))

Both puddle lamps lenses missing.

Both wiper blades juddering.

Nearside front top front suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Oil leak from gearbox sump area.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 102,199 miles

Both front puddle lamp lenses missing.

Both rear anti roll link bushes showing signs of cracking.

Front brake discs corroded and scored on inner face.

Hazard switch sticking.

Nearside front top suspension arm bushes worn.

Fail 28 Mar 2023 102,198 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Very dirty. (1.8 (a))

Brake hose excessively chafed Both rear flexible brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front suspension arm bush worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

1 of 4 number plate lamp not working.

Both front puddle lamp lenses missing.

Both rear anti roll link bushes showing signs of cracking.

Front brake discs corroded and scored on inner face.

Hazard switch sticking.

Nearside front top suspension arm bushes worn.

Fail 20 Mar 2023 164,468 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses tarnished and no images (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp indicates a fault

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,932 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,098 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,819 miles

Both front headlights faded

Both side repeater lenses missing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp washer inop

Offside Exhaust flap actuator loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPM inop

Fail 11 Apr 2019 90,819 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front headlights faded

Both side repeater lenses missing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp washer inop

Offside Exhaust flap actuator loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPM inop

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,422 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,889 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish on outer edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,072 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 66,654 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,075 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn badly

Fail 12 Jan 2011 46,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn badly

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,537 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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VX55 FNF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX55 FNF, 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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VX55 FNF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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