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RX55 UWG

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UWG
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 103,280 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values engine rattling and oil light flashing on (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper not working correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim beam pattern poor n/s + o/s

Pass 2 May 2018 87,138 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,815 miles

SCREEN HAS DAMAGE HOWEVER NO DAMAGE VISIBLE IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR OUTER FLEXIBLE HOSE (FRONT TO REAR) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CENTRE BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AT CALLIPER (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

SCREEN HAS DAMAGE HOWEVER NO DAMAGE VISIBLE IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD

Pass 3 May 2016 79,447 miles

Front windshield has crack along the bottom however not in drivers view

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,858 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 72,854 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 53,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,147 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 45,145 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 37,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,401 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,339 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,308 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 UWG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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