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A20 DOS

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DOS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,919 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,318 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. 275/40Y19X.l. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 70,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,695 miles

oil leak on exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,056 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,926 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,225 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,021 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,738 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear outer sill trim slightly adrift.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine oil leval dipstick broken

offside sill trim insecure

rear brake pads low ?

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,953 miles

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

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

air bag light on

engine oil level low

front tyres worn /wearing on edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 21 Feb 2007 29,953 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

air bag light on

engine oil level low

front tyres worn /wearing on edges

tyre pressure warning light on

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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A20 DOS is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A20 DOS, 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.

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What year was A20 DOS registered?

A20 DOS is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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