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RX55 PFJ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,912 mi
Last recorded127,912 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,912 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine check light on

fuel tank damp but no leaks seen

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,912 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine check light on

fuel tank damp but no leaks seen

Pass 27 Oct 2016 122,150 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 122,139 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,830 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank cover fitted and fuel tank damp but no leaks seen

rear axle tie bar very rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2015 114,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank cover fitted and fuel tank damp but no leaks seen

rear axle tie bar very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 103,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2013 92,094 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

for the age of car very corroded on chassis

Fail 18 Oct 2012 81,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

for the age of car very corroded on chassis

Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,299 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 69,216 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,322 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,322 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,844 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre inner edge feathered

Fail 20 Oct 2009 45,844 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,091 miles

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

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

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 PFJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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