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RX55 UVG

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,344 mi
Last recorded128,344 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 128,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 128,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 124,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 103,110 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,190 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 97,179 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,255 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills covered

Fail 29 Aug 2014 89,255 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills covered

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,930 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,370 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,370 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,845 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 49,845 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,362 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 30,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,808 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 UVG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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