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YJ53 BKE

2003 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,252 mi
Last recorded15,252 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Bentley Continental36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BKE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,252 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracking on all 4 tyres advise replace

Fail 6 Sep 2007 12,689 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres cracking advise replace

Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,691 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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YJ53 BKE is a 2003 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ53 BKE, 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 YJ53 BKE registered?

YJ53 BKE is a 2003 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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