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LX57 VGR

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,814 mi
Last recorded98,814 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 VGR
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 98,814 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Fail 17 Oct 2022 98,713 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 93,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake very high

Fail 18 Aug 2021 93,204 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake very high

Pass 20 Dec 2019 91,760 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 91,760 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,217 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,398 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 74,395 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,214 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 44,149 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear outerside walls slightly deteriated /perrishes

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,149 miles

both rear outerside walls slightly deteriated /perrishes

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,314 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,968 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 30,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,828 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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LX57 VGR is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX57 VGR, 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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LX57 VGR is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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