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YJ54 AFT

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 AFT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,081 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,280 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 105,223 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,208 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,349 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 92,345 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety wheel arch area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,862 miles

front discs slightly pitted and worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 75,653 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,941 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,385 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,710 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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YJ54 AFT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ54 AFT, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ54 AFT registered?

YJ54 AFT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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