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AM53 CYF

2003 Dodge Grand Caravan

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,144 mi
Last recorded141,144 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan72,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CYF
MakeDodge
ModelGrand Caravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 141,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on edges 215/65 R16 98 H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 141,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill corroded and holed in two seperate places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f headlight lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on edges 215/65 R16 98 H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f headlight lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 138,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 138,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bring

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 121,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 110,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery held secure by cable ties

Fail 12 Apr 2016 110,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 104,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,772 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 91,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,181 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 76,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,467 miles

rear brake pads incorrectly assembled the retaining clip is in the wrong place

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,223 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Grand Caravan?

Based on 1,675 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
fog lamp not working 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 38
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AM53 CYF is a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 72,611 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 Grand Caravan fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 CYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Grand Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Dodge Grand Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM53 CYF is a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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