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W12 GAJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,736 mi
Last recorded67,736 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GAJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,736 miles

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

under trays covers fitted time of the test

Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer sidewall, cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 67,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer sidewall, cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,375 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 66,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyre pressure waring light on (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,242 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,672 miles

Central Front Down pipe to centre exhaust bolts and nuts corroded away but holding at present.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,748 miles

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2015 60,055 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,381 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cut in tread to the cords but not in excess of requirements ( 25mm or 10% of tyre width )

Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,623 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,533 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,749 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 GAJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAJ, 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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W12 GAJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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