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AU04 FHA

2004 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

50,819 mi
Last recorded50,819 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ssangyong Rexton67,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FHA
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,819 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2021 50,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,273 miles

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

corrosion in varous places

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

play in nearsid efront wheel bearing

Fail 21 Aug 2020 43,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in varous places

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

play in nearsid efront wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,367 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively stiff (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working less 1/2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 40,367 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively stiff (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working less 1/2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 35,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,717 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 29,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,606 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion front to rear generally corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Rear bumper bracket/cross member corroded and holed but doesn't appear to be seriously weakened

oil leak

spare tyre deflated/flat

Fail 17 Feb 2016 17,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion front to rear generally corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Rear bumper bracket/cross member corroded and holed but doesn't appear to be seriously weakened

oil leak

spare tyre deflated/flat

Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank strap rusty

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 18 Feb 2015 13,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank strap rusty

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Jan 2014 8,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front headlight glass deteriorated

off side front headlight glass deteriorated

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 17 Jan 2013 4 miles

Oil leak

both windscreen wipers split on ends but clearing screen

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,822 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 63,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 55,516 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,510 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 43,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,662 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,294 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 28,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,477 miles

slight up and down movement in o/s lower swivel joint

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 FHA is a 2004 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA is a 2004 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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