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YN55 WHD

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 WHD
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,029 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 98,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,756 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot release lever sticks

general chassis corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,687 miles

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

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

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

EML on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot release lever sticks

general chassis corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,904 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Mar 2018 91,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,138 miles

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

Front Anti-roll Bar Link Bushes Slightly Perished

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

e.m.l On

Fail 9 Mar 2017 88,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll Bar Link Bushes Slightly Perished

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

e.m.l On

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle and offside rear floor area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

child seats fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 80,368 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle and offside rear floor area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

child seats fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

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

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

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

TRAILER SOCKET DAMAGE SLIGHTLY

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,238 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SHOCK MOUNT BUSH SPLITTING

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 71,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SHOCK MOUNT BUSH SPLITTING

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,817 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS TORN SLIGHTLY

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

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

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

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

SERVO OPERATION SLIGHTLY WEAK

Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,814 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

BOTH FRONT WIPERS TORN SLIGHTLY

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

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

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

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

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

SERVO OPERATION SLIGHTLY WEAK

Fail 23 Feb 2012 58,968 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak on rear diff

slight oil leak on steering rack

slight play o/s/f rack end

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,968 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak on rear diff

slight oil leak on steering rack

slight play o/s/f rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,773 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

eml on

slight play n/s wheel bearing

Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,773 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

eml on

slight play n/s wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,081 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,158 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YN55 WHD is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YN55 WHD, 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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YN55 WHD is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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