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GL55 ZBO

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,508 mi
Last recorded163,508 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ZBO
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs partly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

horn sound becoming harsh

Fail 2 Nov 2023 163,150 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs partly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

horn sound becoming harsh

Pass 5 Jul 2022 158,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 153,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2020
Pass 12 Jul 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 122,542 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 117,840 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 109,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,031 miles

high level stop lamp has segments not working

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,047 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,290 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 83,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,879 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 43,998 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,998 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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GL55 ZBO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL55 ZBO, 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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GL55 ZBO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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