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VX55 HCC

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,060 mi
Last recorded119,060 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 HCC
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,060 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,322 miles

Nearside Front RED AUTOTRANSMISSION OIL LEAKING FROM PIPE/CONNECTOR TO COOLER AND COATING SUBFRAME

Pass 6 Nov 2020 108,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 97,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,474 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,701 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,735 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,004 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,478 miles

esp light on dashboard

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,372 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front ABS wire insecure

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ESP light on

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

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front ABS wire insecure

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 53,792 miles

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

all brake disc,s corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 47,708 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 28,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 HCC is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX55 HCC, 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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VX55 HCC is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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