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HJ17 GVU

2017 Ssangyong Musso

Red Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,787 mi
Last recorded71,787 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Ssangyong Musso54,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 GVU
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre different load rating across axle

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 71,787 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre different load rating across axle

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,409 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive AIR CHARGE PIPEWORK LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 63,409 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested SERIOUSLY DEFECTIVE TYRES, STEERING AND BRAKE COMPONENTS ** UNSAFE FOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE TEST** (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NO BRAKE PAD LINING LEFT, ***GRINDING METAL BACKING PLATE AGAINST DISC*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NO BRAKE PAD LINING LEFT***GRINDING METAL BACKING PLATE AGAINST DISC*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive AIR CHARGE PIPEWORK LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,605 miles

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,565 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 43,565 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/60/18 xl 112h m/s general grabber (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever, advance travel, and graunchy in operation

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,099 miles

Nearside Rear Low Park Brake Performance

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 29,885 miles

Offside Front seat belt sluggish to retract

Fail 26 Feb 2020 29,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat belt sluggish to retract

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

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso?

Based on 35,791 MOT tests across 6,518 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,274
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,518
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,971
brake binding 1,314
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,144
position lamp(s) not working 804
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HJ17 GVU is a 2017 Ssangyong Musso in Red with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 54,337 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 Musso fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ17 GVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Musso typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 9 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ17 GVU registered?

HJ17 GVU is a 2017 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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