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RX55 MSY

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,764 mi
Last recorded81,764 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 MSY
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 81,764 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,567 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,818 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 73,713 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 70,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 19 May 2017 70,563 miles

Brake performance not tested brake leak (3.7.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/70x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,291 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 62,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,464 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,255 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,795 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 43,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,629 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,066 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,706 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 MSY is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

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

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