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OU57 ZCX

2007 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,149 mi
Last recorded130,149 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 ZCX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 130,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,676 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 121,668 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 121,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light indicates a fault

N/s/r lamp has condensation

Pass 8 Jul 2017 116,426 miles

E.M.L. light up on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 108,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,633 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 97,633 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Gearbox oil leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 97,459 miles

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

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

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

E/M light on

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 83,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2014 83,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 69,622 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deterioration to front brake disc's

Fail 30 May 2013 69,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

deterioration to front brake disc's

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,506 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear tyres heavilly perished

Engine management light illuminated

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,242 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 40,242 miles

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

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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OU57 ZCX is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OU57 ZCX, 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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OU57 ZCX is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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