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W123 MJA

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,903 mi
Last recorded61,903 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 MJA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 61,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 59,891 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 57,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 56,455 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 56,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,639 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,169 miles

Traction control light indicates system is off.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,705 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 54,698 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements All position lamps and number plate lamps go off when headlamps are switched on . (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,620 miles

Central stop light disconnected

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,094 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,315 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 41,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,575 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 18,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 33,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,993 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,509 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

mileage not showing ( display fault )

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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W123 MJA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W123 MJA, 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 W123 MJA registered?

W123 MJA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is W123 MJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W123 MJA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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