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NL59 OFZ

2009 Dodge Avenger

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,684 mi
Last recorded172,684 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Avenger68,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 OFZ
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 172,684 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 172,684 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 155,252 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 144,422 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose bracket broken, alternate fixing used (cable tie)

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported alternative fixing used (cable tie) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust pipework modified but still meets MOT standards

Fail 21 Feb 2023 144,422 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only just meets MOT requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported alternative fixing used (cable tie) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust pipework modified but still meets MOT standards

Fail 4 Feb 2023 144,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 131,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 130,611 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all around corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 108,902 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all around corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 83,876 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,932 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,298 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 31,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 31,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 25,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,491 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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NL59 OFZ is a 2009 Dodge Avenger in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 68,823 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 Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL59 OFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL59 OFZ is a 2009 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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