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AU05 DTZ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Maroon Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,556 mi
Last recorded91,556 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DTZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,556 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 91,026 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,194 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal damp around gaiter (2.3.3b)

both rear brake discs corroded and poor condition

n/side front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

n/side rear brake pipe along axle corroded

o/side front brake pipe corroded

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidwall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal damp around gaiter (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges and n/side tyre getting low on tread

both rear brake discs corroded and poor condition

n/side front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

n/side rear brake pipe along axle corroded

o/side front brake pipe corroded

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,808 miles

bad oil leak rear diff

o/side front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some bulbs out on high leval brake light

some rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bad oil leak rear diff

o/side front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some bulbs out on high leval brake light

some rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle Leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,103 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle Leak

Pass 26 May 2011 47,745 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 47,745 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010
Fail 24 May 2010

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,643 miles

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

chassis rusting

diff' pinion seal leaking [rear]

Pass 30 May 2008 28,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pads low

chassis surface rust

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

rear diff leaking oil

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 DTZ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Maroon with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU05 DTZ, 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 DTZ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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