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RX55 UBT

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

White Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,396 mi
Last recorded144,396 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 144,333 miles

Front Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 144,240 miles

both front and nearside rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2017 144,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and nearside rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn pitted or scored

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2015 134,407 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 30 Jul 2015 134,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,378 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 130,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 123,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,222 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 112,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,040 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 93,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,563 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,988 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 UBT is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in White with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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