2004 Bentley Continental GT MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 84.9% of Bentley Continental GTs first used in 2004 passed their MOT first time, against 57.8% for all cars first used in 2004. Across 3,234 Continental GT first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were noise, emissions and leaks, lamps and electrical equipment and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Bentley Continental GTs first used in 2004 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
84.9%
of 1,025 first tests; all cars first used in 2004: 57.8%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
3,234
first tests, 2023–2025; 1,025 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
60.3%
of 1,025 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
69,500
middle half: 49,000–86,500 miles; all cars first used in 2004: 103,500

How the 2004 Bentley Continental GT MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Continental GTs first used in 2004 against all cars first used in 2004 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Continental GT figure was 27.1 points higher.

2004 Continental GTAll cars first used in 2004
50%60%70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2004, test year 2021: 53.9%All cars first used in 2004, test year 2022: 55.2%All cars first used in 2004, test year 2023: 56%All cars first used in 2004, test year 2024: 56.4%All cars first used in 2004, test year 2025: 57.8%2004 Continental GT, test year 2021: 85.3%2004 Continental GT, test year 2022: 84.9%2004 Continental GT, test year 2023: 86.7%2004 Continental GT, test year 2024: 86.1%2004 Continental GT, test year 2025: 84.9%84.9%57.8%
View this chart as a table
Test year2004 Continental GTAll cars first used 2004Continental GT first tests
202185.3%53.9%1,248
202284.9%55.2%1,208
202386.7%56.0%1,147
202486.1%56.4%1,062
202584.9%57.8%1,025

Common 2004 Bentley Continental GT MOT failures

Share of the 456 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Noise, emissions and leaks42.1%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.7%
Brakes18.4%
Tyres18.2%
Body, chassis, structure12.5%
Suspension12.3%
Visibility9.0%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction26.1%119

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2004 Bentley Continental GT before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
  2. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  3. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2004 Bentley Continental GT MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2004 Continental GTs, as a share of all 3,234 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.5%275
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing6.6%212
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge6.4%208
Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement4.3%139
Brake pads: wearing thin3.5%113

Questions about the 2004 Bentley Continental GT MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2004 Bentley Continental GT?

In 2025, 84.9% of Continental GTs first used in 2004 passed their MOT first time, against 57.8% for all cars first used in 2004. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2004 Continental GT most often fail its MOT on?

Noise, emissions and leaks (in 42.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (23.7%) and brakes (18.4%). The single most common item was “Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction” (26.1%).

How often does a 2004 Bentley Continental GT fail its MOT?

In 2025, 15.1% of first tests on Continental GTs first used in 2004 did not pass first time: 12.8% failed, and a further 2.3% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 456 of 3,234 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2004 Bentley Continental GT MOT advisories?

“Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (on 8.5% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (6.6%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (6.4%), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (4.3%) and “Brake pads: wearing thin” (3.5%).

Is a 2004 Bentley Continental GT reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 85.3% in 2021 to 84.9% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2004

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2004 Bentley Continental GT MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2004 Continental GT” means a Bentley Continental GT whose date of first use falls in 2004 (53, 04 and 54 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2004, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.