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HX05 WPF

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,111 mi
Last recorded146,111 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WPF
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 146,111 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 146,105 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S AND O/S FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected JUDDERING ON/STEERING (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 138,173 miles

Boot struts weak

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

Reverse lamps not working

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 123,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,531 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 115,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements part of plate obscured by camera device (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 104,849 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 78,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 78,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 72,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,888 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 6 May 2016 68,923 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both inner track rods

Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,829 miles

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

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

EML on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,984 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,432 miles

front tyres worn uneven // tracking out

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

front tyres worn uneven // tracking out

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,406 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,985 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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HX05 WPF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HX05 WPF, 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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HX05 WPF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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