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W12 LAJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,767 mi
Last recorded50,767 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 LAJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 50,767 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 49,807 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,571 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,966 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 45,867 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,150 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 22,420 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 22,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,895 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 LAJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 LAJ registered?

W12 LAJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is W12 LAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 LAJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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