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AN51 MEL

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

118,028 mi
Last recorded118,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN51 MEL
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 118,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2026 118,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2025 115,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2024 112,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2023 110,370 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mil on dash

Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,157 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 107,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,068 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 95,068 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,543 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 84,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,761 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 79,761 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,694 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,755 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 62,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,527 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,883 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 46,883 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,421 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 85,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 36,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,285 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 31,233 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 31,233 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,762 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 23,762 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rexton?

Based on 87,133 MOT tests across 7,290 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,818
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,903
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,587
fog lamp not working 3,114
position lamp(s) not working 2,335
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,005
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AN51 MEL is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 71,642 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 Ssangyong Rexton fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,903 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AN51 MEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Rexton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AN51 MEL is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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