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RX55 RRO

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,017 mi
Last recorded147,017 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 147,017 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corrosion to chassis all around rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Advise 2 a rear tyres worn low

Advise wipers slow in motion but is acceptable

Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,220 miles

Advise underbody and chassis has been under sealed

Nearside Rear Advise 1 out of 2 side lamps in op but is acceptable

Pass 18 Jul 2019 140,337 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 140,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 136,504 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 136,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 136,502 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 133,663 miles

Advise Damp around steering rack but found no leaks and is acceptable

Advise has been repaired

Fail 4 May 2017 133,659 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 128,660 miles

Advise surface corrosion to Centre chassis down side of tank but not holed at this time.

Offside Front Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe.

Fail 11 May 2016 128,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

Advise surface corrosion to Centre chassis down side of tank but not holed at this time.

Offside Front Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe.

Pass 9 May 2015 123,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 May 2015 123,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,913 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,824 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 92,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,982 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 RRO is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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