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OE57 TXG

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,081 mi
Last recorded128,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D76,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 TXG
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 128,081 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 128,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 120,045 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 110,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,534 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 88,523 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 48% imbalance (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks as if it has gotten hot but not dragging on the brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks as if it has gotten hot but not dragging on the brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 87,596 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 83,672 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OFF SIDE REAR UPPER HUB BUSH WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE JUDDER

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 75,240 miles

BOTH OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR HUB LINKS HAVE WORN BUSHES

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH WORN TO LIMITS

OFF SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END WORN TO LIMITS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE REAR UPPER HUB BUSH

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,808 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,093 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,514 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,503 miles

wear on inner edge of n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,274 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 44,266 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Based on 3,065 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 134
position lamp(s) not working 124
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 118
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliability report

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OE57 TXG is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 76,299 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 (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE57 TXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OE57 TXG registered?

OE57 TXG is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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