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FE53 TAS

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,527 mi
Last recorded67,527 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TAS
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 67,527 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 65,161 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,500 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 63,498 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 61,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,422 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,953 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 47,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 33,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,167 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,524 miles

Both rear tyres pershing

Nearside Front Tyre Pershing on side wall

Unable to check rear seat belts rear seat folded down

Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,477 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,157 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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FE53 TAS is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FE53 TAS, 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 FE53 TAS registered?

FE53 TAS is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is FE53 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 TAS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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