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MF08 UFP

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UFP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,805 miles

Front registration plate delaminated.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread sections.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,035 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside rear lamp unit has condensation inside

Offside and nearside front tyres low on tread and worn on inner and outer edges

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Slight play detected at offside inner steering rack track rod

Slight wear at offside and nearside upper and lower suspension pivot bushes

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 24 Mar 2017 83,026 miles

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

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

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside rear lamp unit has condensation inside

Offside and nearside front tyres low on tread and worn on inner and outer edges

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Slight play detected at offside inner steering rack track rod

Slight wear at offside and nearside upper and lower suspension pivot bushes

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,363 miles

Condensation inside nearside rear lamp

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,538 miles

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION WEAK.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION BUILD-UP ON BRAKING FACES.

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT.

NOISE FROM ENGINE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT AREA.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 64,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION WEAK.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION BUILD-UP ON BRAKING FACES.

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT.

NOISE FROM ENGINE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT AREA.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,133 miles

Exhaust front flexi section weak

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear suspension tie rod inner bushes worn

Fail 1 Apr 2014 60,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust front flexi section weak

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear suspension tie rod inner bushes worn

Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,642 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,484 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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MF08 UFP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 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 MF08 UFP, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF08 UFP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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