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W12 AHD

2004 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,330 mi
Last recorded76,330 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 AHD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,330 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 76,330 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 67,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,175 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,670 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 7 Feb 2020 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Feb 2019 56,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,719 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,504 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 52,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,211 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 43,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,516 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,932 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,312 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 17,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 AHD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in White with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AHD, 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 AHD registered?

W12 AHD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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