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DK53 EPE

2003 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Bentley Continental36,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EPE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 66,534 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 63,863 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML on

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 62,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 55,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,383 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 31,914 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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DK53 EPE is a 2003 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DK53 EPE, 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 DK53 EPE registered?

DK53 EPE is a 2003 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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