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2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,591 mi
Last recorded145,591 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 PPF
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 145,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg is excessively corroded by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on vehicle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 141,612 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 141,586 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper bush detached from mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split at end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,867 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,742 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes across rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,574 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front prop shaft missing at time of test

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general vehicle chassis/suspension has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,316 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 124,316 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,630 miles

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,843 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic covers fitted on outer sills.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,250 miles

plastic covers fitted on outter sills.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,187 miles

plastic covers fitted on outter sills.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,971 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,171 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,128 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,144 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 PPF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PPF, 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 PPF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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