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W12 JWD

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,540 mi
Last recorded101,540 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 101,540 miles

All tyres starting to crack outer sidewall areas

Pass 16 May 2025 101,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 101,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 100,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 99,935 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 98,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 97,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 93,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 89,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 86,360 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 86,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,476 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,408 miles

2x number plate lamps slightly loose in bumper.

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

front and rear brake pads getting low.

offside and naerside front top rear suspension arm bushes worn.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,639 miles

offside and nearside front top rear suspension arm bushes worn.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,531 miles

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

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

high mounted stop lamp not working

o/s/ epb noisy in operation

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,688 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside and nearside front top suspension rear arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,409 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,137 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge has worn smooth

offside front tyre inner edge has worn smooth

offside inner no plate lamp loose

Fail 9 Nov 2009 32,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,895 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,761 miles

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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 JWD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JWD, 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 JWD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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