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M5 USO

1999 Ssangyong Musso

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,123 mi
Last recorded79,123 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Ssangyong Musso86,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 USO
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 79,123 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 77,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 75,716 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 75,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 69,086 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,583 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 67,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 66,198 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre starting to wear outside edge

outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 66,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre starting to wear outside edge

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 63,152 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,152 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,274 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,981 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,345 miles

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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M5 USO is a 1999 Ssangyong Musso in Maroon with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 USO, 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 27 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M5 USO registered?

M5 USO is a 1999 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 27 March 1999.

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