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AU53 BAA

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,468 mi
Last recorded114,468 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BAA
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 114,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis to chassis tie (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,023 miles

Front prop has play in joint

front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2018 107,021 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front prop has play in joint

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,703 miles

Front prop shaft has play

damage to nearside and ofside front wing area

Fail 1 Mar 2017 96,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Front prop shaft has play

damage to nearside and ofside front wing area

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,712 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front propshaft slider worn

front registration plate cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,220 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,864 miles

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

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

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

wiper blade split at end o/s

Fail 8 Apr 2011 51,864 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blade split at end o/s

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,978 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,978 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,329 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,279 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 26,279 miles

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

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

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

vacuum pipes to air intake split.continues to run after key is removed int.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,968 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2006 23,949 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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AU53 BAA is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 60,910 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 AU53 BAA, 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 23 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 BAA is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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