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W12 PCJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,788 mi
Last recorded84,788 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 PCJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,702 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 82,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,454 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & off/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 77,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,985 miles

Nearside mirror discoloured

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,365 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,969 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 71,380 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,068 miles

both front tyres getting close to limits tyre size 275/35/20/102y

Pass 8 Sep 2012 67,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,424 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,035 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,629 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 56,629 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 30,967 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 PCJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PCJ, 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 PCJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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