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RX05 TNZ

2005 Ssangyong Rodius

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rodius79,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 TNZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,593 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 83,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 80,745 miles

Exhaust very rusty

Fail 4 May 2023 80,745 miles

Exhaust very rusty

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 80,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 80,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 78,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 78,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,163 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 76,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,461 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 72,451 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,286 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2017 68,286 miles

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

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine/gearbox/axle

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded

ac leak, dye present under floor

Pass 2 Jan 2016 60,468 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 56,605 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,657 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,541 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rodius?

Based on 44,764 MOT tests across 4,147 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
7,410
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,359
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 832
Registration plate lamp not working 752
fog lamp not working 724
position lamp(s) not working 665
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RX05 TNZ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 79,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Rodius fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX05 TNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Rodius typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX05 TNZ registered?

RX05 TNZ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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