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RX55 UAG

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,884 mi
Last recorded123,884 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UAG
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 123,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, above missing bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear cross member excessively corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,944 miles

Surface corrosion forming underside and some suspension components.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 122,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Surface corrosion forming underside and some suspension components.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 121,657 miles

no rear seats fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 121,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2022 118,088 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 70 16 103T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 107,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside corroded covered in wax oil

Fail 19 Mar 2021 107,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside corroded covered in wax oil

Pass 19 Feb 2020 102,876 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

General surface corrosion on the underside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 102,845 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion on chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 102,737 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,859 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 96,750 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 90,381 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

both front lower wish bone arm inner bushes have slight deterioration

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,047 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 85,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,853 miles

no rear seatbelts fitted at time of test

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

no rear seatbelts at all fitted to the rear at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,012 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2013

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,577 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 53,577 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 48,507 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,807 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 43,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,855 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 36,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,524 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 UAG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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