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EU55 FXW

2005 Ssangyong Rodius

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,338 mi
Last recorded125,338 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rodius79,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 FXW
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 125,338 miles

All suspension components corroded - front to rear

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened previously repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stone chips on windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2025 125,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded o/s/r subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reverse light inoperative

power steering slight leakage

Pass 19 Sep 2024 120,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 114,828 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaking from rear axle

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,620 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,846 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Slight corrosion to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,550 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 98,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,307 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 95,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,033 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 88,654 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,018 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,109 miles

Continetal headlamp deflectors fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,109 miles

Continetal headlamp deflectors fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,487 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rodius?

Based on 44,764 MOT tests across 4,147 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
7,410
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,359
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 832
Registration plate lamp not working 752
fog lamp not working 724
position lamp(s) not working 665
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EU55 FXW is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 79,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Rodius fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 FXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Rodius typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU55 FXW registered?

EU55 FXW is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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