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SV09 TZM

2009 Dodge Journey

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,588 mi
Last recorded52,588 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 TZM
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 52,588 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin front (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front section of exhaust deteriorated

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 49,734 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 49,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,443 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,205 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 47,200 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,664 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,455 miles

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,453 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/65/16 100h (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,998 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 35,997 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,127 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,629 miles

N/s/f brake binding very slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,825 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt buckle tight

Fail 28 Mar 2012 15,817 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f seat belt buckle tight

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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SV09 TZM is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Silver 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 SV09 TZM, 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 SV09 TZM registered?

SV09 TZM is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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