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YK05 BWW

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,636 mi
Last recorded42,636 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BWW
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

front differential permanently disconnected

Fail 27 Aug 2020 42,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

front differential permanently disconnected

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,415 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 35,414 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear discs corrodid

Pass 25 Nov 2017 33,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,344 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,445 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,054 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 26,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f trye has cracked sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,146 miles

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

front tyres slightly feathering

Fail 8 Jun 2009 20,146 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres slightly feathering

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,076 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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YK05 BWW 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 73.3%.

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 YK05 BWW, 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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YK05 BWW is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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