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SJ57 XXP

2007 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,776 mi
Last recorded71,776 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 XXP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,776 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play from ns and os inner steering rack rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 71,776 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play from ns and os inner steering rack rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,146 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 70,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 69,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,652 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 65,652 miles

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

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

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Battery life remaining 22%

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,178 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 63,176 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal soft

front brake disks in poor condition

possible faulty nearside front wheel bearing

rear drake disks in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal soft

front brake disks in poor condition

possible faulty nearside front wheel bearing

rear drake disks in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,025 miles

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

sat nav mount in o/s. clip fitted to steering wheel but not affecting the driver.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 57,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sat nav mount in o/s. clip fitted to steering wheel but not affecting the driver.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,004 miles

nail in o/s/front tyre.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,618 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 39,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,169 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 28 Jul 2010 26,364 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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SJ57 XXP is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ57 XXP, 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.

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SJ57 XXP is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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