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LJ54 FTY

2004 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,492 mi
Last recorded189,492 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ssangyong Rexton67,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 FTY
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 189,492 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside front outer position light in-op

Pass 12 Aug 2015 181,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' over 40mm but not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 181,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/70~16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' over 40mm but not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

engine management warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 171,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread pattern not exposing cords

Fail 11 Aug 2014 171,365 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread pattern not exposing cords

Pass 14 Aug 2013 159,887 miles

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

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

engine mangment light stays on

small stone chips on screen

Fail 6 Aug 2013 159,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine mangment light stays on

small stone chips on screen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 143,227 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 143,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 123,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s o/s/r brake discs worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 123,086 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s o/s/r brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 105,533 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 105,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 84,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Aug 2008 64,115 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,213 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 49,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 49,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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LJ54 FTY is a 2004 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 67,524 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 LJ54 FTY, 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 22 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ54 FTY is a 2004 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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