MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP
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
FUEL TANK DAMP BUT NOT LEAKING,ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK DAMP
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL CRACKED
Fuel tank arae damp but not leaking at time of test
Slight play at offside front tr rod end
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
Corroded underneath in places
Steering rack shows signs of a previous leak
O/s headlight poor beam output
Spare tyre requires blown up
V-belt noise
Front tyres different size to rear
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
o/s/f seatbelt slightly scuffed
v-belt noise
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
o/s/f water jet blocked
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
n/s/r shock absorber damp.
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
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
How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rexton?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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