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DG53 DFU

2003 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Bentley Continental36,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 DFU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,967 miles

Front Inner c.v boots split

Front discs badly corroded and wearing thin

Front door mirror glasses deteriorated

Front suspension bushes deteriorating

Rear discs lipped

judder on front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,661 miles

both front inner c.v boots split

engine light on

front brake pads worn very low

fuel cap seal perished

glass deteriorated on both door mirrors

rear exhaust clamps split

rear pads getting worn

wipers poor

front brake discs very badly worn and corroded

rear discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,138 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,257 miles

tpms advie off

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,691 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 57,942 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,259 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,022 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 DFU is a 2003 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DG53 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

DG53 DFU is a 2003 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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