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DK05 GUU

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,250 mi
Last recorded118,250 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 GUU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 118,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding. (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding. (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross section. (6.1.B.2)

*Both rear sidelights too bright.*

*Both rear upper radial arm front mounting brackets heavily corroded.*

*Chassis corroded throughout.*

*Front prop shaft assembly sliding joint excessively worn.*

Both front inner sills damaged.

Both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded.

O/s dip beam pattern weak.

O/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded.

Wear/play both front wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 113,849 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken collapsed at top (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear chassis heavily surface rusted and rear suspension components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2015 111,083 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear chassis heavily surface rusted and rear suspension components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 108,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R brake pipe rusting

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear chassis rusted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 103,357 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel tank damp but no leaks during test

oil leaks

play in both front wheel bearings

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 21 Jun 2013 103,207 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

play in both front wheel bearings and steering rack joints

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,845 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,540 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 84,540 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 67,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,989 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 39,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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DK05 GUU is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK05 GUU, 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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DK05 GUU is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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