2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate and common faults

119 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 119 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.9%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.2%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics47.9%
  2. Body & chassis28.6%
  3. Brakes26.1%
  4. Suspension22.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.1%
  7. Steering9.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced12.6%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2005 Ssangyong Rexton cars passed their MOT first time, across 119 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Ssangyong Rexton reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).