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RX54 XBF

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,354 mi
Last recorded142,354 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 XBF
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 142,354 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 10 May 2024 136,285 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ undersealed. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 130,226 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc. Coated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 11 May 2022 125,403 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Underside and components / brake pipes,waxoyled, restricting full inspection of all components and / or repairs

Pass 7 Apr 2021 121,310 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted, and underside undersealed. restricting inspection of components,

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,025 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general chassis and various components, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 112,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general chassis and various components, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,951 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components but not excessively weakened

Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,070 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,058 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail at suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail at suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,188 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,121 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,002 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 60,991 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,008 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 36,974 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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RX54 XBF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 71,642 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 RX54 XBF, 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 21 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX54 XBF registered?

RX54 XBF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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