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FV07 YBZ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,404 mi
Last recorded147,404 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 YBZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 147,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front sub-frame has heavy under seal

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills corroded

o/s/f lower ball dust cover has small split

Pass 27 Jul 2019 138,412 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 138,411 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 138,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2018 125,810 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,485 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 72,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 107,924 miles

engine leaking oil rear of the engine

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine leaking oil rear of the engine

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,050 miles

nearside and offside front tyres close to the leagle limit

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,296 miles

Drivers wiper split but still clearing the screen.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,194 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,888 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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FV07 YBZ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV07 YBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FV07 YBZ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 August 2007.

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