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SY05 FHB

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,938 mi
Last recorded111,938 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FHB
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underneath, heavy in places

Fuel tank damp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 111,933 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Chassis corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank damp

Handbrake just passed o/s

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,701 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

Fail 15 May 2017 104,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

Pass 26 May 2016 96,811 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP BUT NOT LEAKING,ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK DAMP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL CRACKED

Pass 21 May 2015 86,799 miles

Fuel tank arae damp but not leaking at time of test

Slight play at offside front tr rod end

Fail 6 May 2015 86,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front discs worn on inside

Offside front tr rod end has play

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,116 miles

Corroded underneath in places

Steering rack shows signs of a previous leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,742 miles

O/s headlight poor beam output

Spare tyre requires blown up

V-belt noise

Front tyres different size to rear

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,742 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres different size to rear

O/s headlight poor beam output

Spare tyre requires blown up

V-belt noise

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,805 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slightly scuffed

v-belt noise

Fail 6 Apr 2012 58,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt slightly scuffed

v-belt noise

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,024 miles

o/s/f water jet blocked

Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,024 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 2.2mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre illegal on inside edge

o/s/f water jet blocked

o/s/r tyre on 2.2mm tread depth

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,670 miles

n/s/r shock absorber damp.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,925 miles

all tyres cracked on outside walls

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear discs badly scored

both rear shockers damp

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover burst

Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres cracked on outside walls

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear discs badly scored

both rear shockers damp

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover burst

o/s/r tyre at2mm tread depth

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,805 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 FHB is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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