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RX55 UUP

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,584 mi
Last recorded103,584 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UUP
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 103,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 103,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside parking brake efficiency reduced, braking system may need adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 99,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,803 miles

Oil leak ()

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle chassis and body but not excessive

Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle chassis and body but not excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,820 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 84,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,677 miles

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

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

all rear seat belt buckles damaged.

items removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

Fail 22 May 2014 78,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear seat belt buckles damaged.

items removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

Pass 28 May 2013 71,847 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,115 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 42,892 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 42,892 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2009 26,245 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 26,245 miles

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

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 UUP is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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