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VX54 DGE

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 DGE
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 106,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,798 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 85,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,244 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,584 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil on minimum

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,870 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both windscreen wipers split

nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge(bald)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil level low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,854 miles

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

oiffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2013 41,833 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,833 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,507 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,813 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 19,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,610 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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VX54 DGE is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VX54 DGE, 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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VX54 DGE is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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