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VX05 VNR

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

70,066 mi
Last recorded70,066 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 VNR
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,066 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at pedal (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 70,066 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at pedal (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,413 miles

very dry on underside advise to wax oil

Fail 2 May 2016 66,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 61,404 miles

4 wheel drive check light on

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,404 miles

4 wheel drive check light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,924 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,355 miles

engine warning light on

rear exhaust only just meets mot standard

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 25 Oct 2012 49,354 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine warning light on

rear exhaust only just meets mot standard

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

wiper mechanism bringing wipers down onto plastic trim

Pass 5 May 2011 46,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 46,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 37,150 miles

235/70/16

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads approx 75% worn

nsr pads 95+% worn

nsr tyre on 3mm(limit = 1.6mm)

os outer side light not working

osr tyre on 3mm and has small cut in sidewall

Pass 21 May 2010 37,150 miles

235/70/16

front pads approx 75% worn

nsr pads 95+% worn

nsr tyre on 3mm(limit = 1.6mm)

os outer side light not working

osr tyre on 3mm and has small cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,223 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2008 29,119 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 VNR is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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