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RJ57 BKY

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,233 mi
Last recorded142,233 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D76,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 BKY
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport D
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 142,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 136,350 miles

Mil light on

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 136,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Mil light on

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 125,579 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 125,575 miles

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

Fuel filler neck loose but unlikely to become insecure

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2018 125,145 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,815 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 111,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 101,118 miles

Central locking fault to nearside rear door

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Oil leak engine, around turbo pipes ()

Parking brake efficiency low 19% on roller brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slightly uneven rear brake application on roller brake test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 101,118 miles

Central locking fault to nearside rear door

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Oil leak engine, around turbo pipes ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake efficiency low 19% on roller brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slightly uneven rear brake application on roller brake test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,065 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,063 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,117 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 26 Sep 2014 86,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,788 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,655 miles

f/tyres worn on edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,414 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 25 Sep 2010 38,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D?

Based on 4,474 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
7,592
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 232
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 194
position lamp(s) not working 185
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 183
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D reliability report

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RJ57 BKY is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 76,230 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 Sxt Sport D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ57 BKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ57 BKY is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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