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MA57 XZJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,410 mi
Last recorded49,410 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 XZJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,410 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 49,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 46,716 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 44,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,810 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 40,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,004 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 39,003 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,354 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,506 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 33,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,974 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damaged,no ply or cord exposed at time of test.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 26,973 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged, no core exposed at time of test.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,475 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 20,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,131 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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MA57 XZJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA57 XZJ, 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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What year was MA57 XZJ registered?

MA57 XZJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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