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MV04 GZL

2004 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,671 mi
Last recorded101,671 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ssangyong Rexton67,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 GZL
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 101,671 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,815 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 80,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,850 miles

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish/split

Fail 9 Aug 2022 72,841 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish/split

n/s lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2022 72,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear differential oil leak but not excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2021 62,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

vehicle covered in undersill/paint

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,892 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 55,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,669 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,669 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,462 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,995 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 47,753 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MV04 GZL is a 2004 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MV04 GZL, 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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MV04 GZL is a 2004 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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