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AY05 DWF

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,672 mi
Last recorded72,672 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DWF
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 72,672 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill and rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle including suspension components showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 68,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,226 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 56,201 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,399 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 55,395 miles

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,097 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,902 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,598 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,491 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 36,491 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,896 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 31,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,501 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,805 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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AY05 DWF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY05 DWF, 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 AY05 DWF registered?

AY05 DWF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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