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WX55 BNB

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BNB
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 115,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper crash bar corroding

under body heavily under-sealed

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

all under body undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 109,938 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury, if contacted.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,697 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,707 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,155 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,155 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,439 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SURFACE CORROSION REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and slight deterioation to centre tread area

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,439 miles

SURFACE CORROSION REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and slight deterioation to centre tread area

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,972 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 67,971 miles

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

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ESP light on dash (amber)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,796 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 60,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,368 miles

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

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

front discs worn and pitted

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,857 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,535 miles

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

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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WX55 BNB is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX55 BNB, 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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WX55 BNB is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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