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RX55 UBP

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

White Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,940 mi
Last recorded94,940 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UBP
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 94,940 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,940 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 94,620 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,851 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,872 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,416 miles

front propshaft badly worn

Fail 10 Jan 2012 50,416 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft badly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,921 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front drive shaft inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Jan 2011 41,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front drive shaft inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,846 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 32,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,357 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 23,357 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
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RX55 UBP is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in White with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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