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DG53 DFD

2003 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Bentley Continental36,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 DFD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 112,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s rear of arm bushes have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 112,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s rear of arm bushes have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 110,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms system indicates possible faults

Fail 13 Apr 2022 110,260 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible insecure at center to rim fixings (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms system indicates possible faults

Pass 7 Jan 2022 109,887 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,056 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,475 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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DG53 DFD is a 2003 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 DG53 DFD, 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 23 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG53 DFD registered?

DG53 DFD is a 2003 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is DG53 DFD safe to buy?

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