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YD05 EAV

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,646 mi
Last recorded38,646 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 EAV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 38,646 miles

various covers fitted restricting view to some testable items

Pass 1 May 2024 35,119 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 32,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,703 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,829 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,668 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,560 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 9,150 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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YD05 EAV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD05 EAV, 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 YD05 EAV registered?

YD05 EAV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is YD05 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 EAV shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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