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VX05 HMY

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,128 mi
Last recorded172,128 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 HMY
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 172,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 169,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 159,141 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 158,731 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,259 miles

Nearside Front Free play in wheel bearing close to excessive.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 132,771 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,873 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2013 108,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 93,820 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2011 78,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,485 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 51,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,279 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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VX05 HMY is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX05 HMY, 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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VX05 HMY is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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