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EU55 LTJ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,189 mi
Last recorded165,189 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 165,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

all four tyres sidewalls perishing

engine management light on

unable to check failure for diesel injectors as an engine cover has been fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 165,164 miles

Fuel system component insecure diesel injector bolt missing (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking injectors damp (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern from faded lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

all four tyres sidewalls perishing

engine management light on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 160,470 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 160,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 156,171 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 152,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

engine oil leaks

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads worn close to limits

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from rear box

slight play in the near side front wheel bearing

slight play in the off side front inner rack joint

slight play in the off side front wheel bearing

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 23 Oct 2013 152,774 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads worn close to limits

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from rear box

slight play in the near side front wheel bearing

slight play in the off side front inner rack joint

slight play in the off side front wheel bearing

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 24 Oct 2012 144,859 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 144,859 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 137,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2011 137,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 129,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 129,163 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 122,545 miles

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

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

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

front number plate some damage

Pass 25 Sep 2008 114,098 miles

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

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 LTJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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