2005 Bentley Continental · 5,029 MOT tests
2005 Bentley Continental reliability
2005 Bentley Continentals fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 72% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 Continental years (5,029 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 10.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 72% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 65,666
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,029
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 91% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
- Brakes2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Tyres2%
- Suspension1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.95%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.64%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.6%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
ESC warning lamp shows fault 0.6%
A lit stability control warning means the car's skid protection may not work, so it should be diagnosed promptly.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.54%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Carbon monoxide high, default limits 0.52%
High carbon monoxide at fast idle suggests engine or exhaust-emission faults, so diagnosis is recommended before buying.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (6.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.04%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.3%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.6%) · Brake discs showing some wear (0.82%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Bentley Continental reliable?
2005 Bentley Continentals fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 72% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 Continental years (5,029 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.95% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.64% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (0.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Bentley Continental shows 65,666 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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