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YJ05 AWU

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,080 mi
Last recorded83,080 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 AWU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,080 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2025 83,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,585 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,564 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 80,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 129,168 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 129,168 miles

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

Traction control light showing

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2016 79,890 miles

Nearside Front steering arm

all tyres have small cutsnot down to cord

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,145 miles

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,620 miles

Part of the offside indicator repeater not working

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,426 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,719 miles

Headlaqmp adjusters corroded and siezed.

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,721 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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YJ05 AWU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ05 AWU, 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 YJ05 AWU registered?

YJ05 AWU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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