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RX55 LCM

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,783 mi
Last recorded137,783 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 LCM
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,783 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s/r+n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2017 137,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking weepage of fluid on nsf brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to remaining brake pipes, does not appear excessive

Metal ferrules of all brake flexible hoses have corrosion, hoses deteriorating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to inspect fully front to rear brake pipe, this likely to be corroded, given condition of remaining pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2016 130,466 miles

Engine may have slight weepage of diesel

Slight free play in steering

Fail 20 Oct 2016 130,456 miles

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

Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Engine may have slight weepage of diesel

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight free play in steering

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,440 miles

Airbag warning light came on and went off during test, may need investigation for a fault

Handbrake needs very firm pull to reach minimum 16% effort and may need adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Oct 2015 125,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,489 miles

Airbag warning light came on and went off during test, SRS system may require repair

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

engine has slight oil leak

osr tyre has slight splits on tyre wall, but not showing cords

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,601 miles

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

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

airbag warning on

nearside rear tyre splitting on wall

Fail 17 Oct 2012 95,575 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

airbag warning on

nearside rear tyre splitting on wall

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,130 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall starting to perish

Fail 28 Sep 2011 87,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall starting to perish

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,744 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 75,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

most brake pipes corroding

air bag light on

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,596 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,596 miles

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

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

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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RX55 LCM is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RX55 LCM, 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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RX55 LCM is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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