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FJ53 VHG

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

47,085 mi
Last recorded47,085 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

intermitant fault on fog light

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,085 miles

intermitant fault on fog light

Fail 29 Jul 2010 47,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 VHG is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 FJ53 VHG, 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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What year was FJ53 VHG registered?

FJ53 VHG is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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