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GN55 FYF

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,572 mi
Last recorded67,572 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 FYF
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 67,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 67,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 62,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 54,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 54,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,310 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,370 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 31,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,337 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 19,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,247 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 19,245 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2011
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,861 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,693 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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GN55 FYF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN55 FYF, 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 GN55 FYF registered?

GN55 FYF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is GN55 FYF safe to buy?

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