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RX55 PGF

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,569 mi
Last recorded111,569 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 111,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 100,236 miles

Front and rear suspension component's slightly corroded

Front brake pads about 75% worn

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

Rear brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,946 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 96,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 96,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 92,588 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 92,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 87,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front headlamp crazed

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 87,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front headlamp crazed

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 80,240 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 80,240 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 May 2015 73,922 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 66,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,826 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,682 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,451 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 55,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 55,085 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 42,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,285 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,887 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 PGF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

RX55 PGF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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