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FJ53 VHC

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,276 mi
Last recorded111,276 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VHC
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 111,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 102,422 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 102,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 93,452 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 93,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 84,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,838 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,115 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 72,021 miles

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

rear crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,787 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,121 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,117 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,374 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 47,333 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,427 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,016 miles

advise wheel alignment

rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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FJ53 VHC is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FJ53 VHC, 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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FJ53 VHC is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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