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SF55 EUJ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,260 mi
Last recorded44,260 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 EUJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 44,260 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle various

Fail 9 Aug 2025 44,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror lens (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle various

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes o/s/r front to rear pipe in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,540 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,092 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 40,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on under side

Pass 27 Aug 2018 38,648 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 37,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 34,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,815 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,223 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,403 miles

advise very small amount of play on rear wheel bearings especicially offside,

Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,378 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,739 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,312 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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SF55 EUJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF55 EUJ, 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 SF55 EUJ registered?

SF55 EUJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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