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RX05 OSA

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,772 mi
Last recorded73,772 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 OSA
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,772 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 73,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least one wheel on a 3 wheeled vehicle (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 64,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,434 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,612 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,935 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 24,366 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 24,366 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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RX05 OSA is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSA, 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 RX05 OSA registered?

RX05 OSA is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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