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RX53 KWD

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,924 mi
Last recorded19,924 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 19,924 miles

Play in n/s bottom ball joint

Rear tyre cracking at o/s

Damage to o/s front wing

Pass 13 May 2025 19,862 miles

Damage to front wing at o/s

Play in n/s bottom ball joint

Rear tyre at o/s cracking in base of tread

Fail 27 Sep 2024 19,861 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed On the hub (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis very dry

Damage to o/s front wing

Play in front wheel bearings

Rear tyre at o/s cracking in base of tread

Pass 4 Oct 2023 19,766 miles

Bottom ball joint at n/s play

Chassis dry & corroded

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2022 19,562 miles

Chassis very dry & corroded

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Oct 2021 17,534 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 15,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 13,059 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Front brake disc at n/s pitted

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges & on 1.6mm limit

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc at o/s grooved

Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,049 miles

Blow on exhaust

Front tyre wearing on edges at n/s

Oil switch leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2017 6,187 miles

Damage to front number plate

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Play in o/s track rod end

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Rear brake pads low at o/s

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s

Pass 19 Oct 2016 2,367 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 2,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipes down car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,118 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,997 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,855 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,206 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Handbrake effort lazy at o/s but pulling enough overall.

Rear disc pads low at n/s.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,200 miles

Front disc pads low at n/s.

Handbrake effort lazy at o/s but pulling enough overall.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,822 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Slight binding on n/s front brake.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,280 miles

Play in n/s front bottom ball joint.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,568 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

handbrake action stiff

Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,120 miles

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

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

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 KWD is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

RX53 KWD is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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