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WF08 TNJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,444 mi
Last recorded111,444 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 TNJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 111,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 107,612 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under body showing corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,969 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 97,969 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 May 2021 97,828 miles

Emissions not tested very bad oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,650 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring light active

os and ns rear suspension tie bar bush worn / Pershing not excessively

Fail 27 Jun 2019 86,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

os and ns rear suspension tie bar bush worn / Pershing not excessively

Fail 25 Jun 2019 86,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 84,140 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 84,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 79,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2017 79,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,380 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 73,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,930 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 62,930 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,117 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,568 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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WF08 TNJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 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 Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF08 TNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WF08 TNJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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