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EN57 FTC

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,702 mi
Last recorded109,702 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 FTC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 109,702 miles

Front reg plate perished

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2026 109,702 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle condition unsafe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall cut cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall cut cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured lower trailing arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate perished

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 103,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Sub-frame attachment/brace corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front to rear, under body of vehicle rusted and/or corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has seepage of grease but does not appear to be split or insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue, sump

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Slight seepage of fluid around rear differential to prop shaft

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Sub-frame attachment/brace corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front to rear, under body of vehicle rusted and/or corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has seepage of grease but does not appear to be split or insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue, sump

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Slight seepage of fluid around rear differential to prop shaft

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 100,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre fitted inside/out

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 100,256 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre fitted inside/out

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,468 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,697 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 87,690 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear hub has wetness

Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,620 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 81,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2017 74,419 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 74,416 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment Handbrake (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 67,766 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 67,766 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/50/20 (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,265 miles

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

Nsf tyre badly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,607 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nsf tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,877 miles

handbrake passed on legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front and o/s rear tyres slighty perished on side walls

n/s rear tyre badly perished on sidewall

o/s handbrake binding slighty

Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front and o/s rear tyres slighty perished on side walls

n/s rear tyre badly perished on sidewall

o/s handbrake binding slighty

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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EN57 FTC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EN57 FTC, 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.

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EN57 FTC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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