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RX53 AYL

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,287 mi
Last recorded159,287 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 AYL
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 159,287 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 159,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 156,433 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 156,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 156,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated Around brake carrier (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil sweat under vehicle and top

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 146,778 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,265 miles

Headlights in poor condition

Nearside Rear Axel has slight fluid leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 129,731 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,613 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Axle oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 118,589 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear pads slightly contaminated

Rear Axle oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,920 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 109,854 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 100,211 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 100,211 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 91,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,043 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,469 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

High level stop lamp 50% not working

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,177 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,668 miles

o/s/r diff seal leaking,o/s/f tyre near limit,front numberplate damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2009 69,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r diff seal leaking,o/s/f tyre near limit,front numberplate damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,866 miles

corrosion to chassis,play o/s/f & o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2008 58,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to chassis,play o/s/f & o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,417 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 49,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear tyres near limit

Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,549 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 AYL is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RX53 AYL, 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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RX53 AYL is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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