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AE54 ZBL

2005 Dodge Dakota

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,289 mi
Last recorded80,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Dodge Dakota94,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZBL
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,289 miles

check engine light on

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2013 80,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

check engine light on

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,080 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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AE54 ZBL is a 2005 Dodge Dakota in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 94,222 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 Dakota fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 ZBL, 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 21 years old, this Dodge Dakota is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE54 ZBL registered?

AE54 ZBL is a 2005 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE54 ZBL safe to buy?

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