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FX05 RCO

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,876 mi
Last recorded70,876 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 RCO
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,876 miles

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack slight leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 63,069 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack slight leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack leaking / brake pipe corrosion / hand brake operation notchy

Fail 17 Jul 2014 59,624 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack leaking / brake pipe corrosion / hand brake operation notchy

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 55,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,774 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,481 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 47,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,408 miles

Front tyres worn

N/S/R tyre worn

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,442 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 32,442 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 RCO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FX05 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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