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DE07 BJY

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,477 mi
Last recorded85,477 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D77,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 BJY
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 85,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 66,988 miles

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 29 Apr 2017 63,138 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,445 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread area

front brake discs in poor condition

osf inner cv boot leaking grease

osf shocker slight leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 59,435 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread area

front brake discs in poor condition

osf shocker slight leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,274 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 27 Apr 2015 55,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 2 May 2014 51,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,907 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,562 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 27,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 23,054 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 23,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,268 miles

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Based on 3,065 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 134
position lamp(s) not working 124
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 118
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
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DE07 BJY is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 77,398 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 (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE07 BJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE07 BJY is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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