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VX17 FML

2017 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,753 mi
Last recorded66,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ssangyong Rexton43,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 FML
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 66,753 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 66,752 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 59,004 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lcentre seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads(very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads(very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 59,003 miles

Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lcentre seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads(very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads(very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 52,684 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 52,683 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 46,577 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,186 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 38,186 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 26,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2020

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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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VX17 FML is a 2017 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 43,887 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 VX17 FML, 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 9 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VX17 FML is a 2017 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 9 May 2017.

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