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EU05 OPY

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,341 mi
Last recorded153,341 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OPY
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 153,341 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Snapped through the characters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 149,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 145,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 140,269 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 135,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 135,525 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 130,434 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 123,185 miles

front anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn

nearside front top ball joint has slight play

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Feb 2016 123,163 miles

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

front anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn

nearside front top ball joint has slight play

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer hanging bracket is knocking against the towbar

Fail 27 Feb 2015 110,295 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer hanging bracket is knocking against the towbar

Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,202 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low, offside on 2MM, nearside on 3MM (235/70R16)

Headlamp lenses slightly misted

Slight play in front prop shaft

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,097 miles

Both front wipers starting too split

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,277 miles

Front prop shaft worn on splines

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play rear antiroll bar D bushs

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,132 miles

Engine check light on

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,716 miles

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

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

Engine check light on

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,798 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,682 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,542 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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EU05 OPY is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU05 OPY, 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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EU05 OPY is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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