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RX55 MRV

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 MRV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 87,445 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 84,523 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 84,478 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car under sealed

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,078 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 78,078 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,693 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,614 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,546 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,857 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 39,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,868 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,868 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,397 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside tread.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 23,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside tread.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,266 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 12,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,506 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2008 9,617 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2008 9,617 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 MRV is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

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

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