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2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2695cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

156,617 mi
Last recorded156,617 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 NPG
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,695cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,617 miles

handbrake performance poor

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front oil leak

offside front suspension play

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2017 156,617 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake performance poor

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front oil leak

offside front suspension play

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 156,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel side to side (2.1.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank corroded upper

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 147,261 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 147,258 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 141,124 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play in offside front ball joint

Fail 20 Feb 2015 141,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 129,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate broken

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 115,166 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,479 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 99,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 99,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,724 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,433 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 65,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,137 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 NPG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,695cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VX54 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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