2004 Ssangyong Rexton 2.9L Diesel · RX04 BFN
2004 Ssangyong Rexton (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 153,230 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG REXTON
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RX04 BFN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2022
- 153,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
RX04 BFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Ssangyong Rexton (RX04 BFN) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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