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SL59 EYG

2009 Dodge Journey

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 EYG
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,023 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 119,020 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 114,844 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 114,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 110,566 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 110,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,783 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

handbrake performance poor

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,858 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 86,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,157 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 25 Sep 2015 67,908 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipes going into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi pipe damaged but still secure and no leaks

minor play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Sep 2015 67,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipes going into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi pipe damaged but still secure and no leaks

minor play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,646 miles

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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SL59 EYG is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL59 EYG, 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 SL59 EYG registered?

SL59 EYG is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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