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YJ55 FDK

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,830 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 97,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,737 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorating

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 96,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 94,839 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,223 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 84,249 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,028 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,942 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,871 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,612 miles

o/s/r tyre small cut outside wall

Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,871 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 FDK is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YJ55 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

YJ55 FDK is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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