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RJ59 ZCL

2009 Dodge Journey

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,447 mi
Last recorded130,447 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 ZCL
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 130,447 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

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

Front Exhaust flex section deteriorated

General underbody surface corrosion to sills and suspension

Nearside Rear Body damage including fog lamp lens

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip not tight allowing slight movement of boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 119,444 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 119,444 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 106,700 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 106,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 90,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 89,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 80,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,133 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 80,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,842 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 71,217 miles

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Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

TPMS light on

engine MIL light on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,229 miles

deterioration to rear wiper blade

engine oil level low

Fail 17 Feb 2015 32,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deterioration to rear wiper blade

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,529 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 11,975 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Journey?

Based on 21,384 MOT tests across 1,718 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,310
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,718
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 409
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
position lamp(s) not working 304
Stop lamp not working 263
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RJ59 ZCL is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 67,127 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 Journey fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ59 ZCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ59 ZCL registered?

RJ59 ZCL is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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