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S404 JBA

2005 Dodge Dakota

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,107 mi
Last recorded144,107 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Dodge Dakota94,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 JBA
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 144,107 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 137,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 136,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side front body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 125,262 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 125,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 123,951 miles

fuel tank strap missing, still has one other

Fail 10 Jul 2018 123,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap missing, still has one other

Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 122,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 119,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 104,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s side repeater lense missing not affecting light output

Fail 4 Jul 2014 104,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s side repeater lense missing not affecting light output

Pass 8 Aug 2013 103,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,772 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,537 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 99,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,774 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 95,574 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 89,409 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 89,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2007
Pass 20 Jul 2005 73,528 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded and well greased

suspect repair to exhaust

How Reliable is the Dodge Dakota?

Based on 1,551 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
2,387
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Side repeater missing 24
position lamp(s) not working 24
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S404 JBA is a 2005 Dodge Dakota in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 94,222 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 Dakota fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S404 JBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Dakota typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Dodge Dakota is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S404 JBA registered?

S404 JBA is a 2005 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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