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BD08 FTC

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,773 mi
Last recorded61,773 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 FTC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,773 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 61,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 54,966 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 51,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,859 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear both sides tyres are perished

Fail 5 Jun 2017 47,859 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear both sides tyres are perished

Pass 24 May 2016 44,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,797 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 39,459 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,433 miles

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

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

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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BD08 FTC is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 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 BD08 FTC, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD08 FTC registered?

BD08 FTC is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is BD08 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 FTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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