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GJ07 VZU

2007 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,368 mi
Last recorded105,368 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 VZU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 105,368 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2017 105,368 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,048 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,200 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,962 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,197 miles

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

offside rear handbrake reading lower than expected

play in steering

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,653 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,648 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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GJ07 VZU is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ07 VZU, 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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GJ07 VZU is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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