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YG18 XHU

2018 Ssangyong Rexton

Beige Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ssangyong Rexton41,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 XHU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 72,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 71,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 65,104 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 64,868 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Power steering fluid leak,rack, pipes and hoses have fluid on them so unable to locate source of the leak. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 64,722 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to carry out brake test due to both rear coil springs being broken and it may cause further damage to the vehicle. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Power steering fluid leak,rack, pipes and hoses have fluid on them so unable to locate source of the leak. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc discolouring due to overheating. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,513 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 31,908 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 31,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 22,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 21,999 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective holed taped up (4.2.1 (b))

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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YG18 XHU is a 2018 Ssangyong Rexton in Beige with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 41,753 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 YG18 XHU, 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 8 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YG18 XHU is a 2018 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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