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RX03 BXN

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,109 mi
Last recorded99,109 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 BXN
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 99,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 99,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front propshaft slider has excesive play

Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,793 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 89,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,532 miles

1 x l.e.d inoperative in centre stop light

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

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

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1 out of 4 L.E.Ds in centre stop light inoperative

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

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

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,104 miles

1 bulb in centre stop light inoperative

metal brake pipes have been greased

Fail 24 Jun 2010 72,933 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1 bulb in centre stop light inoperative

metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,947 miles

all rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

nearside front side light dim

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,006 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,944 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 20 Jun 2006 36,318 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 36,318 miles

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

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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RX03 BXN is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 60,910 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 RX03 BXN, 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 23 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX03 BXN registered?

RX03 BXN is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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