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YC02 TEL

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,288 mi
Last recorded124,288 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 TEL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 122,127 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 122,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022
Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly weaken (4.1.4 (b))

all 4 air suspension gaiters split.

Pass 23 Apr 2020 104,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,906 miles

tpms light on

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,073 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% drivers door repeater has several bulbs n/w (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 91,073 miles

Braking system leaking nearside front under tray area (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both main beams out put reduce excessively (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% drivers door repeater has several bulbs n/w (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,283 miles

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,439 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,986 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,890 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,528 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,887 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,493 miles

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

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

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)

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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YC02 TEL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YC02 TEL, 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 YC02 TEL registered?

YC02 TEL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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