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DK05 GYW

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,102 mi
Last recorded119,102 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 GYW
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,800 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 114,800 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 114,476 miles

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

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 107,778 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front headlamps poor (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface rust (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,249 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 89,380 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

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

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,380 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,361 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,808 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,808 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,586 miles

Front propshaft yoke slightly worn

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,586 miles

Front propshaft yoke slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,531 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 GYW is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GYW, 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 DK05 GYW registered?

DK05 GYW is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 10 April 2005.

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