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WA54 EPU

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2695cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

35,324 mi
Last recorded35,324 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 EPU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,695cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 35,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar inner D bush mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1 high level brake light inop

EML light on

Exhaust flexi joint slightly corroded

Exhaust tailpipe slightly corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded & worn, advise discs are replaced

Fuel filler pipes corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 33,600 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 33,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 30,646 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis sections heavily corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

Fail 21 Jan 2019 30,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis sections heavily corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

Pass 10 Jan 2018 27,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel tank damp but no leaks visable

MIL light on

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2018 27,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel tank damp but no leaks visable

MIL light on

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,381 miles

Corrosion to chassis at panhard rod mounting.

EML on.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 24,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Corrosion to chassis at panhard rod mounting.

EML on.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,803 miles

Both front hub 4WD metal vacuum pipes broken through corrosion

Engine warning light on

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 20,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working both (1.3.2b)

Both front hub 4WD metal vacuum pipes broken through corrosion

Engine warning light on

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

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Chassis corroded

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 13 Jan 2015 15,918 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Chassis corroded

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 17 Jan 2014 11,045 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre getting near to limit due to insufficient trear width.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 11,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre getting near to limit due to insufficient trear width.

Offside rear coil spring badly corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 5,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2012 5 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE BRAKE PIPES TO BE REPLACED

both nearside tyres getting low on 3mm

engine warning light on

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside main and offside rear axle brake pipes corroding

offside rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear wiper blade deteriorated

trailer socket wiring damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,673 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 28,673 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Power steering pump very noisy.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,141 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low on 4mm

Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,218 miles

Handbrake operation notchy.

Slight cut offside rear tyre tread.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,632 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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WA54 EPU is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,695cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WA54 EPU, 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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WA54 EPU is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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