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Y5 OSJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,579 mi
Last recorded91,579 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 OSJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,579 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 90,756 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 90,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,538 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,854 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 86,854 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,863 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Front both wipers starting to tear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2019 82,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 81,110 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,005 miles

tpms light illuminated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,406 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,406 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,750 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,285 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,280 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,001 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,261 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,925 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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Y5 OSJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y5 OSJ, 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 Y5 OSJ registered?

Y5 OSJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is Y5 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 OSJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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