2007 SsangYong Rexton — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 SsangYong Rexton passed 67.1% of its 572 recorded MOT tests. That is 9.7 percentage points worse than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 23.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.2%) and suspension (17.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, track rod end and service brake performance — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 38 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 30.9% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 22.6% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 35.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.0% in 2021 to 25.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.2% | 104 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.8% | 102 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.9% | 85 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.6% | 55 |
| 5 | Steering | 7.2% | 41 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.2% | 30 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 38 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 38 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 35 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 35 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 32 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 32 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 35.5% | 203 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.1% | 201 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.4% | 145 |
| 4 | Tyres | 23.4% | 134 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.0% | 86 |
| 6 | Other defects | 14.7% | 84 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 162 | 30.9% |
| 90-120k | 238 | 34.9% |
| 120-150k | 102 | 39.2% |
| 150k+ | 31 | 22.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 197 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | 156 | 30.8% |
| 2023 | 109 | 37.6% |
| 2024 | 70 | 37.1% |
| 2025 | 40 | 25.0% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Rexton
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (17.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (14.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 SsangYong Rextons pass their MOT?
67.1% of the 572 2007 SsangYong Rexton MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 SsangYong Rexton?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.2% of tests, followed by suspension (17.8%).
Does the 2007 Rexton get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.9% in the 60-90k band to 22.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 572 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.