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WAS 15

2002 Dodge Dakota

Red Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,460 mi
Last recorded75,460 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Dodge Dakota91,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 15
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 75,460 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,417 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 5 Nov 2009 63,273 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 575,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 33,572 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 33,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Dodge Dakota?

Based on 1,551 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
2,387
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Side repeater missing 24
position lamp(s) not working 24
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WAS 15 is a 2002 Dodge Dakota in Red with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Dakota fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAS 15, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Dakota typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAS 15 registered?

WAS 15 is a 2002 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is WAS 15 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 15 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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