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SJ09 VFR

2009 Dodge Journey

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,251 mi
Last recorded83,251 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 VFR
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,251 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 83,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,172 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,172 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,108 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,417 miles

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

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 21 Jun 2016 62,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,967 miles

engine is lean burn model and cant get reading ongas analiser pass is in order

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,326 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 48,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 48,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,707 miles

all pads getting a little low

front discs slightly worn

small cut in n/s/r tyre

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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SJ09 VFR is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SJ09 VFR, 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 SJ09 VFR registered?

SJ09 VFR is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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