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AU55 EHD

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Green Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 EHD
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,224 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

under vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 80,222 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

parking brake effort only just met limit of 16% efficiency

under vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,991 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front and rear main suspension components corroding

nearside rear suspension components covered in diesel

Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front and rear main suspension components corroding

nearside rear suspension components covered in diesel

Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,707 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 of (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside beam pattern on limit

Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking around tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 of (3.6.B.4e)

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 beam pattern on limit

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,921 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 51,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak around tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,634 miles

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

osr brake disc showing signs of heat

Fail 6 Oct 2014 41,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

osr brake disc showing signs of heat

Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,580 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 36,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 32,401 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,507 miles

All four road tyres are cracking on the side walls

Rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 29,467 miles

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

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

All four road tyres are cracking on the side walls

Rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,750 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,784 miles

rear axle brake pipes rusting in clips

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,071 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 18,071 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AU55 EHD is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Green with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AU55 EHD, 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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AU55 EHD is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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