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MJ57 UTP

2007 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,439 mi
Last recorded152,439 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 UTP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 152,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 152,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 146,049 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 146,046 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,033 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 136,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,728 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 108,726 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r boomerang arm have slight play

rear pads

Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 87,998 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,023 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,625 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)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,179 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 50,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ57 UTP is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ57 UTP, 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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MJ57 UTP is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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