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RJ57 BJE

2007 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,426 mi
Last recorded127,426 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 BJE
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 127,426 miles

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

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn to wear bars

Nearside 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 hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

tpms light on

Fail 5 Sep 2024 127,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn to wear bars

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tpms light on

Fail 9 Oct 2023 122,293 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tpms light on

Pass 23 Sep 2022 117,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and close too wear bars

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front too rear brake pipes covered and not checked

tmps light on

Fail 27 Sep 2021 111,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and close too wear bars

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front too rear brake pipes covered and not checked

tmps light on

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and shoulders

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 104,724 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,204 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,118 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,813 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 83,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,199 miles

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside steering arm slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2016 68,187 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,243 miles

Offside Front steering arm play in inner joint

eml on

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,762 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 47,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,532 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,697 miles

2 x rear suspension arm bushes poor

Fail 7 Sep 2012 36,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

2 x rear suspension arm bushes poor

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside rear lower arm damaged

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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RJ57 BJE is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ57 BJE, 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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RJ57 BJE is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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