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VX55 NTJ

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,033 mi
Last recorded82,033 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,033 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Fail 2 Oct 2015 65,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,497 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 58,497 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,412 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 47,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,031 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 40,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brakes discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,635 miles

rear brakes discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,911 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 28,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,676 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 NTJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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