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PA53 EBS

2007 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,766 mi
Last recorded78,766 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA53 EBS
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,766 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 76,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 76,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 76,534 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

7 Pin electrical socket defective.

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY COROSSION

Fail 10 Jan 2023 74,546 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY COROSSION

Fail 24 Nov 2022 74,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,383 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and uoter (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,418 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 56,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 48,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,561 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 40,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,858 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,441 miles

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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PA53 EBS is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PA53 EBS, 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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PA53 EBS is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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