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SJ07 DFO

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,282 mi
Last recorded86,282 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 DFO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,282 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,262 miles

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

underseal added to welding repairs.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 84,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,714 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,296 miles

o/s/r upper arm has slight play in bush

Fail 8 Dec 2014 71,296 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r upper arm has slight play in bush

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,730 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,877 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 49,877 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 35,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,162 miles

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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SJ07 DFO is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ07 DFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ07 DFO registered?

SJ07 DFO is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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The MOT history for SJ07 DFO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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