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YJ05 AYW

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,008 mi
Last recorded96,008 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 AYW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 96,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 95,170 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 95,134 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,176 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 91,942 miles

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,184 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 89,871 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 89,839 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,060 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,766 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,765 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,645 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,640 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,031 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 47,723 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 45,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 41,362 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,480 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,954 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,540 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 AYW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AYW, 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 AYW registered?

YJ05 AYW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 AYW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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