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R333 JAF

2007 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,838 mi
Last recorded140,838 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 JAF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 140,838 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

covers on sills inneer and outer sills can not be viwed. under tray fitted to the car

Pass 2 Apr 2023 134,162 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both leaking (5.3.2 (b))

tpm light on

Fail 27 Mar 2023 134,162 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both leaking (5.3.2 (b))

tpm light on

Pass 28 Mar 2022 125,273 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2 mm on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 125,273 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2 mm on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,008 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 122,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s sill badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 117,663 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 111,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 97,519 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 97,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 71,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 65,390 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 65,359 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,150 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 37,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jul 2011 27,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,212 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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R333 JAF is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R333 JAF, 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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R333 JAF is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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