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AU55 EHO

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,375 mi
Last recorded125,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 EHO
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 125,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,603 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 118,594 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,517 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,905 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,929 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 104,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,102 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 97,102 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,136 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 87,136 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 77,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,282 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 65,282 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,315 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 37,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,042 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 28,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,732 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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AU55 EHO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AU55 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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