2005 Ssangyong Rexton 2.7L Diesel · DX55 FTC
2005 Ssangyong Rexton (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 6,938 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG REXTON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX55 FTC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2022
- 6,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX55 FTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ssangyong Rexton (DX55 FTC) between December 2021 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
DX55 FTC Mileage History
- 07/12/20216,873 mi
- 07/01/20226,936 mi+63 mi
- 10/01/20226,938 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 697 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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