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RX54 XBJ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,128 mi
Last recorded72,128 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 XBJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 72,128 miles

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

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

Rear diff output seal is leaking badly

Some lift noted in near side front lower ball joint

Fail 22 May 2017 72,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear diff output seal is leaking badly

Some lift noted in near side front lower ball joint

Pass 25 May 2016 63,005 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 62,731 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 47,355 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,519 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Jul 2014 46,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,034 miles

Front tyres in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear of car damaged.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

oil leaks on rear diff.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 46,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear of car damaged.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

oil leaks on rear diff.

rear shocker bushes worn.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,521 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate is damaged in the centre slightly

front tyres are starting to crack

strong advise both rear tyres are cracking badly in the tread areas and sidewalls .

very bad oil leak from the rear diff seal

Fail 18 Jul 2012 40,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate is damaged in the centre slightly

front tyres are starting to crack

strong advise both rear tyres are cracking badly in the tread areas and sidewalls .

very bad oil leak from the rear diff seal

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked along outer tread/sidewall

oil leak front rear possible rear diff

Fail 22 Mar 2011 33,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked along outer tread/sidewall

oil leak front rear possible rear diff

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 29,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,267 miles

rear diff leaking oil

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 XBJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RX54 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

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

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