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EU55 FXE

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,535 mi
Last recorded150,535 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 FXE
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 150,535 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General age related corrosion on vehicle, but not considered excessive. All suspension components/suspension component mounting prescribed areas/brake pipes and ferrules/vehicle structure mounting areas etc.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 150,534 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General age related corrosion on vehicle, but not considered excessive. All suspension components/suspension component mounting prescribed areas/brake pipes and ferrules/vehicle structure mounting areas etc.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 143,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 136,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 128,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 121,316 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes have a grease covering not allowing full inspection of the pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,005 miles

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

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

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

engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 110,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 104,836 miles

All brake pipes very slight surface rust

Both front brake discs slightly lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 104,836 miles

All brake pipes very slight surface rust

Both front brake discs slightly lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,916 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,342 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,215 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 83,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,326 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 77,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EU55 FXE is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU55 FXE, 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 EU55 FXE registered?

EU55 FXE is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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