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AR07 XSW

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,072 mi
Last recorded110,072 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 XSW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 110,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 110,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,595 miles

50p size hole in nearside sill

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fist size hole in offside sill

no rear fog light fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,488 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 85,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,273 miles

n/s/r track control arm bushes worn/slight play

o/s/f headlight unit damaged/water ingress

rear brake discs corroded

slight windscreen damage

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2014 65,149 miles

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

slight windscreen damage

wipers smearing slightly

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

n/s/r track control arm bushes worn/slight play

o/s/f headlight unit damaged/water ingress

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,979 miles

coolant level low,looks damp around radiator cap

n/s/f tyre on 2mm,also deep cut no ply seen

n/s/r track arm bush deteriorated

o/s/f headlight glass damaged

o/s/f wiper splitting slightly,slight windscreen damage,windscreen dirty o/s lower

rear brake discs corroded advise replaceing

very slight play inner rack joints

Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,979 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

coolant level low,looks damp around radiator cap

n/s/f tyre on 2mm,also deep cut no ply seen

n/s/r track arm bush deteriorated

o/s/f headlight glass damaged

o/s/f wiper splitting slightly,slight windscreen damage,windscreen dirty o/s lower

rear brake discs corroded advise replaceing

very slight play inner rack joints

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,357 miles

(2) Nearside rear lower suspension link bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Rear brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

(5) Offside rear lower suspension link bushes deteriorated slightly.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 48,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

(2) Nearside rear lower suspension link bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Rear brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

(5) Offside rear lower suspension link bushes deteriorated slightly.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,058 miles

both front bottom ball joints worn

front tyres on wear bars

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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AR07 XSW is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR07 XSW, 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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AR07 XSW is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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