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AU04 FGV

2004 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,776 mi
Last recorded61,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ssangyong Rexton67,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FGV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,776 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 61,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

The chassis is corroded.

The front & rear crash supports/ bumpers are badly corroded & holed.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,316 miles

Offside Rear PERISHED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,313 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only binding (3.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,208 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,175 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel tank undersheild hanging down and heavily corroded

NS headlight dimmer than OS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,141 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,800 miles

general corosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

general corosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,565 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 21,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,020 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,020 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,070 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front wipers smeary

Fail 15 Jul 2008 9,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front wipers smeary

Pass 29 Jun 2007 2,424 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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AU04 FGV is a 2004 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 67,524 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 AU04 FGV, 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 22 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 FGV is a 2004 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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