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WM05 EYL

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Maroon Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

82,966 mi
Last recorded82,966 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 EYL
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 82,966 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside and nearside step sections corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Oct 2021 81,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v. boot insecure [no clip] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Spare tyre defective no spare wheel fitted under vehicle ,time of test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Spare tyre defective spare tyre missing from underside of vehicle,time of test ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 76,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Spare tyre defective spare tyre missing from underside of vehicle,time of test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 63,593 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,104 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror has slight damage but is supported ()

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outter edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded one pipe into rack slightly corroded (2.3.2)

ns/f tyre worn on outter edge

side steps corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 60,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

General corrosion noted

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front inner side repeater not working

Offside mirror damaged but secure

Offside rear handbrake recording little to no effort

Side steps heavily corroded

Unable to carry out smoke test due to broken exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,843 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 58,843 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,924 miles

n/s/r 2nd position not working

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 50,920 miles

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

n/s/r 2nd position not working

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,842 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 45,822 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,586 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 39,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,943 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Jul 2011 30,943 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,528 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 29,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,824 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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WM05 EYL is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Maroon with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WM05 EYL, 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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WM05 EYL is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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