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YJ55 FCF

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,927 mi
Last recorded87,927 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 FCF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 87,927 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 85,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,550 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,167 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,271 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 78,271 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 75,898 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,328 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,979 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,697 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,059 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,697 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 39,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,777 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,868 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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YJ55 FCF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YJ55 FCF, 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 YJ55 FCF registered?

YJ55 FCF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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