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X20 MCR

2005 Bentley Flying Spur

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,588 mi
Last recorded32,588 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Flying Spur52,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 MCR
MakeBentley
ModelFlying Spur
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 32,588 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 30,693 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 30,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 28,221 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 22,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 19,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35R20Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35R20Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 17,151 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 12,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 12,169 miles

Offside side repeater lense damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Drivers puddle mirror lamp lens cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2017 12,126 miles

Horn not working high and low tone (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Outer Drivers puddle mirror lamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2016 11,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 11,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing ageing / perished

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault with the system

Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,901 miles

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 10,486 miles

offside front door mirror puddle lamp cracked.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 10,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 9,712 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 7,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 5,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 6,690 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Flying Spur?

Based on 7,248 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
2,546
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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X20 MCR is a 2005 Bentley Flying Spur in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Flying Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 52,314 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 Flying Spur fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X20 MCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Flying Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Flying Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X20 MCR is a 2005 Bentley Flying Spur, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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