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FX51 WUJ

2002 Dodge Dakota

Blue Petrol 3906cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,117 mi
Last recorded123,117 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Dodge Dakota91,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WUJ
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,906cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 117,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 114,660 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe on top of rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 113,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top ball joint dust cover split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe union at top of rear axle not secure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at rear end of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,362 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2014 108,331 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 108,319 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 104,996 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 104,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 May 2012 99,868 miles

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

n/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 9 May 2011 95,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 4 May 2011 95,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded.

How Reliable is the Dodge Dakota?

Based on 1,551 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
2,387
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Side repeater missing 24
position lamp(s) not working 24
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FX51 WUJ is a 2002 Dodge Dakota in Blue with a 3,906cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,059 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 Dakota fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX51 WUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Dakota typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 WUJ registered?

FX51 WUJ is a 2002 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FX51 WUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 WUJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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