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YL53 AZU

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AZU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,667 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 95,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 148,582 miles

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 140,243 miles

nsr tyre slightly damaged

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,518 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,492 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,933 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 81,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,128 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2012 68,650 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2012 68,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,203 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,106 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 65,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,803 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 58,826 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,500 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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YL53 AZU is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 YL53 AZU, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL53 AZU?

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What year was YL53 AZU registered?

YL53 AZU is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is YL53 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 AZU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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