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FJ05 UZL

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,613 mi
Last recorded119,613 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 UZL
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,613 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

vehicle underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,369 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced structure/chassis and all suspension arms-links heavily coated in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 115,259 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock/strut corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock/strut corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced structure/chassis and all suspension arms-links heavily coated in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 111,691 miles

Rear chassis of vehicle corroded /suspension arms and links corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 111,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear trailing arm front mounting. body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis crossmember/bumper towbar mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear chassis of vehicle corroded /suspension arms and links corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,137 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,016 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,027 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,421 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,133 miles

Nearside 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 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 23 Jul 2014 69,776 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,461 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,293 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,413 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,560 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,438 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 25,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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FJ05 UZL 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 80%.

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 FJ05 UZL, 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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FJ05 UZL is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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