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SW09 FKE

2009 Dodge Journey

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,721 mi
Last recorded103,721 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FKE
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2024 103,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,342 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2023 91,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 23 Jun 2022 82,299 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [bauld outer edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

t p s light on

Fail 3 Jun 2021 77,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [bauld outer edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

t p s light on

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,193 miles

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

front flexi pipe worn exhaust

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres 3mm and worn at edges

o/s/f tyre cut at tread

oil leak

tps light on

Fail 22 Jul 2020 72,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

front flexi pipe worn exhaust

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres 3mm and worn at edges

o/s/f tyre cut at tread

oil leak

tps light on

Pass 3 Aug 2019 65,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi mesh broken

exhaust heat shield insecure over middle box

tpms light on indicating low tyre pressure

Fail 29 Jul 2019 65,331 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi mesh broken

exhaust heat shield insecure over middle box

tpms light on indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,747 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 58,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,190 miles

exhaust heat shield hanging from middle exhaust

outer casing of front flexi loose-still gas tight

Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,190 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating service (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield hanging from middle exhaust

handbrake fluctuation when handbrake applied

nail in tyre nsr

outer casing of front flexi loose-still gas tight

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,012 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Advise o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,369 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 18,369 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,157 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)

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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SW09 FKE is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SW09 FKE, 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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SW09 FKE is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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