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WJ55 CVV

2005 Ssangyong Musso

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,549 mi
Last recorded87,549 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Musso62,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 CVV
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,549 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 81,733 miles

Nearside Front propshaft missing

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,829 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside painted with black underseal

Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,635 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slip joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc run-out (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 68,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slip joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc run-out (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 60,254 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 48,307 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 48,306 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 39,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,539 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 32,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso?

Based on 35,791 MOT tests across 6,518 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,274
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,518
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,971
brake binding 1,314
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,144
position lamp(s) not working 804
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WJ55 CVV is a 2005 Ssangyong Musso in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,183 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 Musso fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ55 CVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Musso typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ55 CVV is a 2005 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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