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VX05 HNB

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,929 mi
Last recorded53,929 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 HNB
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 53,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box snapped (7.1.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail several holes the lenght (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both antiroll bar mounting points holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear bump stop mounting plates collapsed/holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

osf side and nsr side light second bulb not working

rear bumper bar larger holes

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,692 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

General corrosion + heavy underseal

engine covers+undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

General corrosion to vehicle and components

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,934 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle under-sealed

Fail 26 Nov 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle under-sealed

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,857 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 39,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,777 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 31,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,575 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,960 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 HNB is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VX05 HNB, 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 HNB is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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