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AU53 BBZ

2003 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,905 mi
Last recorded146,905 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Rexton60,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BBZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 146,905 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 137,273 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 128,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre wear outside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 128,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre wear outside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,007 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 123,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 103,830 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 102,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,014 miles

Engine oil level low.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,946 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 52,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,254 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,141 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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AU53 BBZ is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 60,910 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 AU53 BBZ, 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 23 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 BBZ is a 2003 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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