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YJ55 VRL

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,261 mi
Last recorded135,261 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 VRL
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 135,261 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 133,544 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 133,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,794 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 121,022 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 114,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 105,957 miles

Nearside front outer sidelight bulb works intermitantly

nearside front inner side light bulb is dim

Fail 7 Nov 2011 105,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 88,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2009 69,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,238 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,238 miles

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

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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YJ55 VRL is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ55 VRL, 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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YJ55 VRL is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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