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WJ57 HSO

2007 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,564 mi
Last recorded78,564 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 HSO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 78,526 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,194 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust coves splitting

oil leaks

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 9 Jul 2021 70,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust coves splitting

oil leaks

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,155 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers splitting

n/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

rear brake pads getting low

rear suspension bushes worn

slight play both rear upper suspension joints

slight play n/s steering rack end

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Fail 30 Jul 2020 65,155 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers splitting

n/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

rear brake pads getting low

rear suspension bushes worn

slight play both rear upper suspension joints

slight play n/s steering rack end

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,359 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split

n/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r suspension tie arm bush worn and has slight movement

oil leak

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,255 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play n/s steering rack end

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2018 50,255 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

slight play n/s steering rack end

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,719 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and close to legal limit

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 26 Jul 2017 43,717 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres wearing on edges and close to legal limit

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,846 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 36,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,401 miles

front and rear brake pads low

slight play n/s/f track rod end

tyre monitoring lamp on

Fail 18 Jul 2014 34,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,694 miles

rear tyres perished/cracked

rear tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre pressure low?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,745 miles

screw in tyre tread left rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WJ57 HSO is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 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 WJ57 HSO, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ57 HSO is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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