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RX05 MUP

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Green Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

164,194 mi
Last recorded164,194 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 MUP
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 164,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting No Tow Ball Fitted (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 156,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on dash

fuel tank is damp but no signs of leak

slight exhaust blow on centre joint

Fail 6 Sep 2017 156,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on dash

fuel tank is damp but no signs of leak

slight exhaust blow on centre joint

Pass 2 Sep 2016 136,813 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 136,758 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,068 miles

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

Engine light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 120,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,754 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2014 102,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,177 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 84,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,765 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 66,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,984 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 52,984 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,600 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2009 38,600 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 38,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2008 30,062 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,295 miles

offside front wiper blade torn at end of blade

offside rear reflector cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2008 23,295 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

offside front wiper blade torn at end of blade

offside rear reflector cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2008 21,155 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RX05 MUP is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Green with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 RX05 MUP, 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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RX05 MUP is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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