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EY53 CEN

2003 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,889 mi
Last recorded29,889 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Continental36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 CEN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 29,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 25,263 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 23,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 21,809 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 16,946 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 16,942 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 16,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 12,727 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 10,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 6,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 6,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 5,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 5,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,158 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 4,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 3,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 3,313 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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EY53 CEN is a 2003 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EY53 CEN, 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 EY53 CEN registered?

EY53 CEN is a 2003 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is EY53 CEN safe to buy?

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