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YJ05 AXA

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,134 mi
Last recorded96,134 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 96,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 59,464 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2024 59,395 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 59,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,384 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,061 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 53,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 52,189 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,331 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,473 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 43,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,409 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 36,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,205 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,851 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,762 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 AXA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AXA, 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 AXA registered?

YJ05 AXA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is YJ05 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 AXA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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