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FR03 CNC

2003 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,674 mi
Last recorded39,674 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Bentley Continental36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 CNC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 39,674 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 39,584 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,574 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 38,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,059 miles

CHMSL inop

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,191 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,846 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,025 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 33,845 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 33,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,293 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 33,293 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 32,148 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 32,146 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,009 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 27,009 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,341 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 25,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,093 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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FR03 CNC is a 2003 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FR03 CNC, 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 FR03 CNC registered?

FR03 CNC is a 2003 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is FR03 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR03 CNC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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