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DF05 DKY

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,923 mi
Last recorded141,923 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DKY
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2023 141,923 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AROUND TIE BAR MOUNTING - SEVERAL PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS - SEVERAL PLACES (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH - BOTH SIDES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected AXLE SUPPORT ARM DETACHED FROM CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 135,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind grille (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 135,680 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind grille (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 129,954 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 129,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - around leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - around leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,328 miles

rear discs and pads worn near to limit

Fail 11 Jun 2019 118,328 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear discs and pads worn near to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 96,797 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 96,715 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 85,843 miles

rear tyres worn in centre tread n/s/rear brake pipe corroded chassie corrosion visable

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,182 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 72,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 59,261 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 45,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 32,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,640 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 17,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 12,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,323 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 6,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 6,298 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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DF05 DKY is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DF05 DKY, 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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DF05 DKY is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 5 June 2005.

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