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SF53 SYU

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,644 mi
Last recorded94,644 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 SYU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2015 94,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,790 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,790 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 87,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

damage to o/s no sharpe edges

rear seat folded unable to check

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2011 296 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,406 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 77,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,956 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 72,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,940 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,175 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 60,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,321 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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SF53 SYU is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 60,910 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 SF53 SYU, 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 23 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF53 SYU is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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