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AJ07 ELC

2007 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,424 mi
Last recorded182,424 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 ELC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 182,424 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 182,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2023 167,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 153,197 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 141,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 141,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,225 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 135,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with Yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 125,801 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 125,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,856 miles

Engine "tell tale" illuminating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 113,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear axle rusty

engine light on

underbody slight sufrace corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

underbody slight surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2017 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

underbody slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,121 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 88,766 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,199 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,162 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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AJ07 ELC is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ07 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ07 ELC is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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