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RX53 AJO

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,682 mi
Last recorded28,682 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 AJO
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 28,682 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,846 miles

general underbody corrosion started

Pass 23 Aug 2018 22,768 miles

Rear tyres perished

general underbody corrosion started

Fail 23 Aug 2018 22,763 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear tyres perished

general underbody corrosion started

Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,164 miles

Front tyres perishing inner walls

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency low

Fail 15 Aug 2017 20,164 miles

Front tyres perishing inner walls

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency low

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 17,453 miles

some surface corrosion on brake lines mainly front

Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,341 miles

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

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

air bag systtem codes indicate SDM error , if light reignites immediate specialist repairs must be undertaken

Fail 21 Jul 2015 14,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

air bag systtem codes indicate SDM error , if light reignites immediate specialist repairs must be undertaken

Fail 23 Jul 2014 11,225 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front headlamps outer lenses deteriated givin poor beam pattern , new lamps recommended

air bag system reset , no present fault showing , we have no manufacturers spec or fauld code data available . if light reilluminates immediate main dearer repairs reqd

Pass 23 Jul 2014 11,225 miles

both front headlamps outer lenses deteriated givin poor beam pattern , new lamps recommended

air bag system reset , no present fault showing , we have no manufacturers spec or fauld code data available . if light reilluminates immediate main dearer repairs reqd

Fail 18 Jul 2014 11,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front headlamps outer lenses deteriated givin poor beam pattern , new lamps recommended

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,712 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 4,347 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 33,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,767 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 27,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,411 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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RX53 AJO is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX53 AJO, 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 RX53 AJO registered?

RX53 AJO is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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