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FX05 HCN

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,921 mi
Last recorded76,921 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 HCN
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 76,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,451 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,983 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 71,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,334 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 Feb 2019 69,119 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,130 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,293 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,293 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,261 miles

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

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

o/s/f door strap insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,324 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,838 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,007 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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FX05 HCN is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FX05 HCN, 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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What year was FX05 HCN registered?

FX05 HCN is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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