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AU05 DTO

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,013 mi
Last recorded143,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DTO
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 143,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis and body rot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 143,013 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working pressed multiple times to work (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis and body rot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 142,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 142,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 137,346 miles

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

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))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 137,346 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 137,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 128,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

bothside rear parking brake poor efficiency, should adjust a.s.a.p. marginal pass.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2017

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Rear axle breather pipe securing clip (3.6.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016
Pass 22 Apr 2015
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,062 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,393 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,172 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AU05 DTO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 DTO, 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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AU05 DTO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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