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RX55 RVV

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Maroon Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,827 mi
Last recorded81,827 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,827 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 81,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corrored and thin in places (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank damp possible starting to weep

parking brake 16%

Fail 5 Dec 2017 75,895 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis body mount x3 holes (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre chassis at suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corrored and thin in places (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank damp possible starting to weep

Pass 3 Dec 2016 69,346 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis and front lower panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 69,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis and front lower panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,591 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front propshaft joint excessively worn

Fail 26 Nov 2015 63,591 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Ball joint has slight play steering inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front propshaft joint excessively worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,920 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 57,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,311 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 45,305 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,961 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 38,959 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,008 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 22,008 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 12,764 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 RVV is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Maroon with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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