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SY05 ELV

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2695cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,034 mi
Last recorded133,034 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 ELV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,695cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,034 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,644 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 110,623 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,989 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine check and 4 wheel drive light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,771 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 79,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,831 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 49,831 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 46,502 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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SY05 ELV is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,695cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY05 ELV, 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 SY05 ELV registered?

SY05 ELV is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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