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VX55 GVG

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,594 mi
Last recorded135,594 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GVG
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 135,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 135,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 125,591 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 125,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 119,747 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 111,504 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 111,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 108,532 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 108,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,316 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 81,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,603 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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VX55 GVG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX55 GVG, 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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What year was VX55 GVG registered?

VX55 GVG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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