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AU53 BCV

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

7,374 mi
Last recorded7,374 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BCV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 7,374 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside and nearside upper round cross member (filled with expanding foam) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower wing corroded no sharp edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 7,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember next to spring and shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember next to spring and shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front prop missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded top of tank ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear @the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 7,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust front pipe and centre silencer mount brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded and within 30 cm of rear body mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end has locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking onto exhaust system posing a fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front prop shaft missing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 4,059 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt unable to check fully due to child seat fitted

Oil leak

chassis corroded

engine lamp on dash

Fail 8 Sep 2017 4,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective unable to open (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Chassis corroded

Oil leak

engine lamp on dash

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,739 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust hanger broke but system still secure

Fail 1 Sep 2016 73,739 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust hanger broke but system still secure

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,496 miles

Accelerator pedal anti-slip missing.

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Oct 2012 62,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,010 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 56,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,885 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 47,885 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,736 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,736 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,218 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 35,116 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Off side front Tyre feathered on inner edge

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 BCV is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 BCV, 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 BCV is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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