2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

1,080 MOT tests in 2024. 88.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

157Well above average
Passed first time88.6%
Failed or needed repairs11.4%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,080 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  2. Brakes4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics3.2%
  4. Tyres1.9%
  5. Suspension1.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 88.6% of 2005 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,080 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Bentley Continental?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2005 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 157, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).