2005 Ssangyong Rexton 2.7L Diesel · AY54 HTA
2005 Ssangyong Rexton (2.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 154,865 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG REXTON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY54 HTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 154,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY54 HTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ssangyong Rexton (AY54 HTA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AY54 HTA Mileage History
- 10/10/2022143,873 mi
- 19/10/2022143,877 mi+4 mi
- 10/10/2023146,666 mi+2,789 mi
- 11/10/2024151,002 mi+4,336 mi
- 07/10/2025154,865 mi+3,863 mi
Average of roughly 3,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Rexton
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: SSANGYONG REXTON
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 4WD Vacuum Hub Failure(Moderate)
On older Rexton models (pre-2017), the vacuum seals in the front hubs can perish, preventing 4WD engagement.
- Fuel Injector Seizure(Serious)
On the 2.7L diesel (Mercedes-derived), injectors can seize into the cylinder head, making them extremely difficult to replace.
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