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W12 AFW

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,659 mi
Last recorded74,659 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 AFW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,493 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,746 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 69,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 65,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,951 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,865 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 51,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,803 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 44,801 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,450 miles

front brake pads wearing close to wear indicator

headlamp washers not working

Fail 28 Aug 2014 43,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake pads wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,748 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 37,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,259 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,444 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,502 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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W12 AFW is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W12 AFW, 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.

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What year was W12 AFW registered?

W12 AFW is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is W12 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 AFW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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