CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX55 RWE

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,193 mi
Last recorded51,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ssangyong
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,193 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wear in front prop splines

Fail 19 Dec 2014 50,985 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wear in front prop splines

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,667 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front propshaft spline joint worn

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 45,584 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front propshaft spline joint worn

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 39,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,855 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,755 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,508 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 26,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,873 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,401 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 11,317 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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
Full Ssangyong Rexton reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX55 RWE is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX55 RWE?

You can check the full history of RX55 RWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX55 RWE registered?

RX55 RWE is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is RX55 RWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 RWE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX55 RWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX55 RWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.