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YJ04 KRU

2004 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

53,100 mi
Last recorded53,100 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Arnage36,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 KRU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 52,771 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 52,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 52,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn close and below the legal limit across tread 2554519 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 52,067 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 52,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 51,638 miles

under trays fitted and unable to check engine compartment due to covers

Fail 4 May 2022 51,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted and unable to check engine compartment due to covers

Pass 6 May 2021 50,998 miles

unable to check around engine compartment due engine covers

Fail 4 May 2021 50,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component leaking under covers stopping from checking where leak is (5.3.5 (c))

unable to check around engine compartment due engine covers

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,457 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,457 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,489 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

under tray covering all brake and fuel pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2018 48,489 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

under tray covering all brake and fuel pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,667 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 45,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,034 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,224 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 39,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,559 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,365 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,497 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 11,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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YJ04 KRU is a 2004 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 36,663 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 Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ04 KRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ04 KRU registered?

YJ04 KRU is a 2004 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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