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RX53 KWK

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,076 mi
Last recorded88,076 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 KWK
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on n/s rear chassis

traces of fluied on fuel tank

Pass 10 Oct 2012 80,224 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 80,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,712 miles

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

rear discs

Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear discs

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,549 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 61,517 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2008 52,194 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,488 miles

slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KWK is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KWK, 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 KWK registered?

RX53 KWK is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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