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EU55 LSZ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,799 mi
Last recorded115,799 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LSZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 115,799 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 114,232 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 114,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 25 Sep 2023 111,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,750 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,965 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,203 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,763 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,404 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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EU55 LSZ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LSZ, 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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EU55 LSZ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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