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RX05 TNK

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,732 mi
Last recorded141,732 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 TNK
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 141,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 141,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over top of exhaust (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,343 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 123,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,840 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,890 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 91,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,735 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 75,727 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,595 miles

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

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

slight blow on exhaust tailpipe

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

spare tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,595 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust tailpipe

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

spare tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,036 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 56,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,113 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,113 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 TNK is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

RX05 TNK is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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