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SP53 EJG

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,682 mi
Last recorded42,682 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 EJG
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,682 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component slightly corroded tow ball mounting bolts, securing nuts corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,353 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,299 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 39,274 miles

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

Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,757 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,258 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 30,171 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,460 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 13,109 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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SP53 EJG is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SP53 EJG, 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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SP53 EJG is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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