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AU05 DVK

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,725 mi
Last recorded106,725 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DVK
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 106,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil on disc surface (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever / cable no movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring insecure wiring for rear camera (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective patterns slightly weakened (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust touching on rear chassis

Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 96,599 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,042 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 92,042 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 84,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 75,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,242 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 55,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,501 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,967 miles

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 DVK is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DVK, 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 DVK is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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