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RX55 UVS

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,583 mi
Last recorded111,583 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UVS
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 111,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 105,576 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body dirty

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,320 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,670 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 101,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,102 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,568 miles

Centre Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 82,568 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,341 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 64,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,622 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 46,622 miles

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

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 UVS is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UVS, 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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What year was RX55 UVS registered?

RX55 UVS is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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