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WK53 DZJ

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,265 mi
Last recorded73,265 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DZJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,265 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under Body Covered with seal

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 67,146 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 59,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 56,591 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe into box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working on towbar electrics (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached extremely corroded and parts broken away in behind front bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also rough when wheel is spun (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken and bulb inoperative

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both bump stops excessively deteriorated/worn/damaged

Spare tyre defective ()

parking brake has very little reserve travel

reversing lamps inop

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,277 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 43,277 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes above axel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 41,677 miles

Headlamp patterns weak. Lenses faded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear "x"member corroded and holed but tow ball removed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,560 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 38,559 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,248 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 33,248 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,256 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 22,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,712 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 20,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,209 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 19,201 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 15,999 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,904 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2007 7,572 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 3,394 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 3,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside wiper rubber deteriorating

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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WK53 DZJ is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 60,910 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 WK53 DZJ, 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 23 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK53 DZJ is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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