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BFZ 556

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,241 mi
Last recorded117,241 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 556
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2024 117,241 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 116,550 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake pipes/ferrules corroded covered in grease or other material

front suspension components corroded covered in grease or other material

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear brake pipes/ferrules corroded covered in grease or other material

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,996 miles

Front break pipes/ferrules corroded covered in grease or other material

Front suspension components corroded covered in grease or other material

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Rear brake pipes /ferrules corroded covered in grease or other material

Rear suspension components corroded covered in grease or other material

Rear underbody corroded covered in grease or other material

Fail 24 Sep 2021 114,996 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front break pipes/ferrules corroded covered in grease or other material

Front suspension components corroded covered in grease or other material

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Rear brake pipes /ferrules corroded covered in grease or other material

Rear suspension components corroded covered in grease or other material

Rear underbody corroded covered in grease or other material

Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,302 miles

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar from chassis to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened various mountings and rods/links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,290 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,902 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 86,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,748 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,842 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,410 miles

all tyres have cracks on side walls but not resulting in showing cords

Fail 19 Aug 2013 41,410 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

all tyres have cracks on side walls but not resulting in showing cords

Fail 2 Aug 2012 31,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,664 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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BFZ 556 is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFZ 556, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFZ 556 registered?

BFZ 556 is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is BFZ 556 safe to buy?

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