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F6 LAJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,085 mi
Last recorded69,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 LAJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,085 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 69,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 66,901 miles

Both Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,243 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,119 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 62,071 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,212 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,400 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre perished, worn edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,512 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 53,512 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,140 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 48,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,751 miles

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

rear tyres perishing, and starting to crack.

x2 rear exhaust clamps starting to split, exhaust is secure.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

TPMS Warning light on dash

Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

TPMS Warning light on dash

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,804 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,580 miles

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

small cut on inner wall offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,167 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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F6 LAJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 F6 LAJ, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F6 LAJ registered?

F6 LAJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is F6 LAJ safe to buy?

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