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W12 ULT

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,314 mi
Last recorded94,314 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 ULT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 94,314 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 93,758 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,789 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,206 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 87,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,300 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,269 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,244 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,197 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 ULT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

W12 ULT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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