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AU05 DVM

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Beige Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,458 mi
Last recorded56,458 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,614 miles

all underside /components rusty and corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding on inner surfaces

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 47,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,544 miles

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,801 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 42,799 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,215 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,043 miles

both rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,398 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 30,398 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,743 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,948 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,553 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,438 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,820 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 DVM is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Beige with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DVM, 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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What year was AU05 DVM registered?

AU05 DVM is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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