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RX55 RPO

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Maroon Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 RPO
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,104 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 85,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting area corroded & split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70R16H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,018 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in several places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mount areas (2.4.A.3)

fluid around steering rack no obvious leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2018 76,015 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in several places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mount areas (2.4.A.3)

fluid around steering rack no obvious leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,659 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,035 miles

front wheel bearings slighty loose

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,775 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,775 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,154 miles

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

nsr osr chassie rails corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,422 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,967 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,429 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,871 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 RPO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Maroon with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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