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VK59 EMX

2009 Dodge Journey

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,110 mi
Last recorded98,110 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 EMX
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 98,110 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 98,051 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 94,594 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 94,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF - OSF inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 83,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,203 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 72,989 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,489 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tpms light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,554 miles

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

Tyre preasure warning light on

Fail 13 Jul 2015 44,176 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Tyre preasure warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,864 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 25 Jul 2013 30,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,250 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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VK59 EMX 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 VK59 EMX, 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 VK59 EMX registered?

VK59 EMX is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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