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MX57 ULJ

2008 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,984 mi
Last recorded174,984 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rexton78,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 ULJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 174,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 166,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Oct 2023 159,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 153,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,836 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 144,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 138,617 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 138,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 134,338 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 134,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,230 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 123,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 113,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,029 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2015 102,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,477 miles

ALL 4 Tyres wearinr on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2011 66,803 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MX57 ULJ is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 MX57 ULJ, 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 18 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX57 ULJ registered?

MX57 ULJ is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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