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AU05 DUJ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Beige Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,848 mi
Last recorded83,848 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DUJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 83,848 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 83,303 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

50% of centre stop light inop

Headlamp images poor

Rear coil springs corroded

all chassis corroded, parts of the rear chassis very corroded but not holed

front sub frame corroded

sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,762 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,679 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,770 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perrished

Brake servo operation poor but it is working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp top bolt missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer sill covers and steps fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to axle flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,770 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly perrished

Brake servo operation poor but it is working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp top bolt missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer sill covers and steps fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to axle flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,062 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 68,062 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,450 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 63,447 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,260 miles

1x nearside front side lights not working

Fail 10 Sep 2012 59,246 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

1x nearside front side lights not working

Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,986 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 51,986 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,652 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 39,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 34,419 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,863 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 24,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 DUJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Beige with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DUJ, 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 DUJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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