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BV52 ZPT

2002 Dodge Dakota

Blue Lpg 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,701 mi
Last recorded110,701 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Dodge Dakota91,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ZPT
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,701cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 110,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,401 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,441 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 98,119 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,598 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 86,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Small leaks on exhaust pipe joints (8.2.1.2 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 76,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 62,629 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 55,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,461 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 45,460 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded All front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

registration plate obscured By tow ball (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,240 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s headlight adjusted to top limit

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,459 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,639 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 18,926 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Dakota?

Based on 1,551 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
2,387
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Side repeater missing 24
position lamp(s) not working 24
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BV52 ZPT is a 2002 Dodge Dakota in Blue with a 4,701cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Dakota fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV52 ZPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Dakota typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV52 ZPT is a 2002 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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