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FA53 CDV

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,065 mi
Last recorded154,065 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CDV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 154,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 144,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,055 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 101,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,235 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,081 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,946 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 50,896 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,168 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes cleaned and greased

rear brake discs and pads wearing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 49,161 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,686 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED IN GENERAL / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SURFACE CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,624 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED IN GENERAL / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SURFACE CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,888 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 13,888 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 5,334 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 5,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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FA53 CDV is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 60,910 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 FA53 CDV, 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 23 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA53 CDV is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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