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LG09 GGJ

2009 Dodge Journey

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,571 mi
Last recorded153,571 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 GGJ
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 153,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 149,307 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,779 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,869 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 130,676 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 130,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 118,739 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 118,694 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,684 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe broken

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc's in very poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,129 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm (225/70/16)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicates a fault

Fail 28 Apr 2014 37,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm (225/70/16)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicates a fault

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,051 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 27,017 miles

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

How Reliable is the Dodge Journey?

Based on 21,384 MOT tests across 1,718 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,310
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,718
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 409
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
position lamp(s) not working 304
Stop lamp not working 263
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LG09 GGJ is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 67,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Journey fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG09 GGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG09 GGJ registered?

LG09 GGJ is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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