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SD59 XXL

2009 Dodge Journey

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,004 mi
Last recorded47,004 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XXL
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 47,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 47,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 46,986 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 45,913 miles

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

Rear boot contents don't allow a check of nearside and offside rear seatbelts

Rear handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Fail 7 Mar 2023 45,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear boot contents don't allow a check of nearside and offside rear seatbelts

Rear handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Fail 2 Feb 2023 45,896 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking beyond steering gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,774 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pipe on front sub frame (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2021

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pipe on front sub frame (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,274 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 42,274 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,904 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 40,904 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,444 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,317 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,773 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 32,773 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,305 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,823 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SD59 XXL is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD59 XXL, 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 SD59 XXL registered?

SD59 XXL is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is SD59 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 XXL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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