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FM55 LKP

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,074 mi
Last recorded127,074 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LKP
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 127,074 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 121,334 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 121,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,531 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Nov 2020 115,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

steering rack damp

Pass 3 May 2019 107,183 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber mounting for centre silencer is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt and moisture. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt and moisture. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met the requirements.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Signs of dampness around steering rack gaiters. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 107,178 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber mounting for centre silencer is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt and moisture. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt and moisture. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met the requirements.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Signs of dampness around steering rack gaiters. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 96,820 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 96,820 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,153 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2017 88,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 May 2016 81,487 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corrroded

Fail 30 Apr 2016 81,449 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

both rear brake pipes corrroded

Pass 2 May 2015 74,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 67,955 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,955 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,664 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,835 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,270 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,270 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,930 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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FM55 LKP is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FM55 LKP, 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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FM55 LKP is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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