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YJ53 BHN

2003 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,493 mi
Last recorded99,493 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BHN
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,493 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 99,493 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 98,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 97,295 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component OIL LEAK FROM RACK BOOT (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 95,559 miles

oil leak gearbox

Pass 3 Jun 2021 91,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 83,385 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,801 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,668 miles

Nearside Rear light unit has small crack in it

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,849 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,329 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,938 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 50,934 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,276 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

windscreen has minor damage near to rear view mirror

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,975 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,857 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,502 miles

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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YJ53 BHN is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 BHN, 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 23 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ53 BHN registered?

YJ53 BHN is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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