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FX05 HCO

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 HCO
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,364 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 85,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 84,937 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 84,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner and outer edges and low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 83,801 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe holed and corroded just after last joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner and outer edges and low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 82,969 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various parts of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 May 2023 82,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various parts of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 81,763 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2021 79,349 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 78,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,018 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 75,869 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 75,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,761 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,356 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 69,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 67,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 64,727 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 3 May 2013 64,727 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 29 May 2012 61,682 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 55,681 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 47,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

o/s front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 47,492 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

o/s front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,298 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,536 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 HCO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HCO, 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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FX05 HCO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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