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RX55 UVJ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,366 mi
Last recorded118,366 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 118,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both Sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit ABS Wiring Broken (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Tell Tail not Working (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Yolk Rubber Bush Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,107 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

general corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2018 114,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h.i.d (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mark yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,683 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 106,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,429 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Light Corrosion Throughout Chassis

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking Brake Has Only Just Met Legal Requirement 16%. System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Propshaft universal joint worn Gear Box To Transfer Box Universal Joint ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 100,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Light Corrosion Throughout Chassis

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Propshaft universal joint worn Gear Box To Transfer Box Universal Joint ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Diff To Transafer box prop shaft uj Worn

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Slight Free Play In O/S/F Tie Arm

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,404 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

Fail 13 Sep 2014 82,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,821 miles

front D bushes slightly worn

Fail 14 Sep 2013 72,821 miles

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

front D bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,498 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2012 64,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,745 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,546 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 UVJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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