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EY55 JEU

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,224 mi
Last recorded199,224 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 JEU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 199,224 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play o/s/f wheel bearing

rear coil springs corroded

rear dif oil leak

rear stabilizer bar bushes perished

Fail 13 Nov 2020 199,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play o/s/f wheel bearing

rear coil springs corroded

rear dif oil leak

rear stabilizer bar bushes perished

Pass 11 Nov 2019 195,706 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 14 Nov 2018 190,877 miles

child seat fitted in rear unable to test seat or seat belt

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 190,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted in rear unable to test seat or seat belt

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 175,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 157,769 miles

Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 166,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 155,897 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 155,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 142,291 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 127,792 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 127,792 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 112,703 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 112,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,290 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 81,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,092 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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EY55 JEU is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EY55 JEU, 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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EY55 JEU is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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