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WJ55 DKF

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,353 mi
Last recorded50,353 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 DKF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 50,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,290 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,192 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 42,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,659 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 34,944 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,004 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 22,215 miles

Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WJ55 DKF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ55 DKF, 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.

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What year was WJ55 DKF registered?

WJ55 DKF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ55 DKF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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