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AE61 DGZ

2011 Dodge Journey

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

225,501 mi
Last recorded225,501 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Dodge Journey71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 DGZ
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 225,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 218,180 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 218,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225x55x19 103w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2023 211,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 211,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 202,898 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower at wheel hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 194,456 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 194,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 194,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 180,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 180,029 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 165,660 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 165,331 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,922 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 118,922 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,632 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 84,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 71,676 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 71,676 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69 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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AE61 DGZ is a 2011 Dodge Journey in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2011 Dodge Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 71,754 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 AE61 DGZ, 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 15 years old, this Dodge Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE61 DGZ registered?

AE61 DGZ is a 2011 Dodge Journey, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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