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XX02 MEN

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 MEN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 76,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,560 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 69,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 67,679 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 66,680 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,598 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,113 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

x1 number plate lamps not illuminating

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,445 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 48,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,095 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,398 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,079 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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XX02 MEN is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XX02 MEN, 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 XX02 MEN registered?

XX02 MEN is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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