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RM51 SJM

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,837 mi
Last recorded98,837 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM51 SJM
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 98,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front headlights are deteriorated

exhaust is corroded from cat backwards

fuel tank cover is corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,426 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriated and minor leakage

headlamp outer covers deteriated

minor play in steering rack axial rods

Fail 8 Jun 2018 96,426 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriated and minor leakage

headlamp outer covers deteriated

minor play in steering rack axial rods

rear fog lamp tell tale not working

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,544 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 89,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play/wear nearside steering rack tierod end

Fail 16 Oct 2015 83,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play/wear nearside steering rack tierod end

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 76,053 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,402 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,335 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)

rear discs starting to rust across braking surface

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,247 miles

Both front inner rack joints have slight play.

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,631 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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RM51 SJM is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RM51 SJM, 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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What year was RM51 SJM registered?

RM51 SJM is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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