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MLZ 445

2007 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Dodge Nitro73,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 445
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 83,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 83,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 79,180 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 79,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Loose between main mirror to mount. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Loose between main mirror to mount. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Loose between main mirror to mount. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split / replaced. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Loose between main mirror to mount. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,895 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 77,894 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded and NS has obvious signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Fail 25 Jan 2022 76,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever very high

Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,182 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever very high

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,686 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release stiff

Fail 17 Jan 2020 71,686 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release stiff

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,074 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 68,355 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,355 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking from brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner and outer (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front cracks in outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal spongy

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 14 Oct 2014 60,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal spongy

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,456 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2010 27,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,193 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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MLZ 445 is a 2007 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,734 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 Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLZ 445, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLZ 445 is a 2007 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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