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DJ05 EDJ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,567 mi
Last recorded117,567 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 EDJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 117,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,708 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 61,786 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 61,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 5 May 2017 59,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 58,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,681 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,681 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,382 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,873 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 20,864 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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DJ05 EDJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 69,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJ05 EDJ, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJ05 EDJ registered?

DJ05 EDJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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