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RX55 MPU

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,192 mi
Last recorded116,192 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 MPU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 116,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,602 miles

osr position light 50%

parkbrake weak

Fail 3 Sep 2018 111,602 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

osr position light 50%

parkbrake weak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,380 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 108,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,216 miles

exhaust rusty / slight blow

oil leak

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,033 miles

Oil leak

Play in suspension

Pass 2 Oct 2014 98,968 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,939 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 84,572 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,971 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,705 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

front no. plate cracked

oil leak

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,995 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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RX55 MPU 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 75%.

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 RX55 MPU, 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 RX55 MPU registered?

RX55 MPU is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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