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VX53 HTP

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,719 mi
Last recorded112,719 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HTP
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 112,719 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 102,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,189 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 83,189 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,782 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,743 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,550 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,404 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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VX53 HTP is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 60,910 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 VX53 HTP, 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 23 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 HTP registered?

VX53 HTP is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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