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DG53 DCV

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,557 mi
Last recorded170,557 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 DCV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 170,557 miles

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

front headlamps misting

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2015 170,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

all rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise starting

o/s headlight poor output on dip beam

Pass 7 Mar 2014 163,136 miles

both headlights slight poor outout

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2014 163,136 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

both headlights slight poor outout

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,898 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight power steering fliud leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 154,898 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight power steering fliud leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 146,840 miles

both front tyres tread wearing badly inside and outside edges

front and rear metal brake pipes been greased up

outer sills have covers fitted

power steering slight seepage

rear brake pads getting low

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jan 2012 146,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all metal brake pipes been greased

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 137,222 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 131,842 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

seat belt cover missing

Fail 1 Mar 2010 131,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

seat belt cover missing

Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,436 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 88,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,569 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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DG53 DCV is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG53 DCV, 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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DG53 DCV is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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