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WA05 CXT

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,480 mi
Last recorded57,480 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 CXT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 57,480 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 54,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,303 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,924 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 84,918 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,778 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,079 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,160 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,733 miles

TPMS symbol on dashboard.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,675 miles

HMSL inop (unable to confirm whether lamp is connected)

Pass 16 May 2011 18,508 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face.

Pass 13 May 2010 15,742 miles

both rear tyres getting low 2-3mm.

Pass 14 May 2009 14,107 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres centre tread depths getting low

Pass 29 May 2008 12,237 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 12,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WA05 CXT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 WA05 CXT, 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 21 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 WA05 CXT registered?

WA05 CXT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is WA05 CXT safe to buy?

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