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YX05 GVM

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 GVM
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,209 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,810 miles

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

Offside beam image blurry compared to nearside

Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front beam image blurry compared to nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,945 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 92,944 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,599 miles

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

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

engine MIL lit

Fail 24 Oct 2012 88,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine MIL lit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,638 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 74,638 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,222 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,100 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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YX05 GVM is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX05 GVM, 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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YX05 GVM is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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