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VX53 HTZ

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,568 mi
Last recorded26,568 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HTZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,568 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 26,548 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal creeps under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 26,266 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake just met the required limit

Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 24,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake just meat requirement

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,215 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 23,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,999 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 17,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,659 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,323 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 3,166 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,108 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 61,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 HTZ is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HTZ, 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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VX53 HTZ is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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