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5 BSG

2016 Ssangyong Rexton

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,315 mi
Last recorded75,315 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Rexton48,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 BSG
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 75,315 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH----SWITCH BROKEN (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH----SWITCH BROKEN (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light LENS BROKEN SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 62,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,644 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 25,193 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 12,217 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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5 BSG is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 48,328 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 5 BSG, 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 10 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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5 BSG is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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