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RX55 RPZ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 97,700 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 97,700 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 90,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,046 miles

Nearside Rear shock weak

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2018 88,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear shock weak

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

chassis axle suspension suspension arms fuel tank all have some corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust down (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock weak

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

chassis axle ans suspension components has corrosion

fuel tank has corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,282 miles

Chassis , axle ,and suspension components corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 87,282 miles

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

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

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

Chassis , axle ,and suspension components corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2016 86,962 miles

Chassis corroded

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2016 86,962 miles

Chassis corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 64,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,538 miles

Front propshaft splines worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,772 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,630 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,098 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 37,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,319 miles

nearside rear and offside rear lamps not a matched pair

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 RPZ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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