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AR07 XTB

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 XTB
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2016

Coil spring not correctly located n/s/f coil spring inadequately located (2.4.C.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

co just met minimum co%-heat shield insecure

exhaust slightly blowing-front discs wearing thin

front pads worn low-rack play

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-exhaust and mountings corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 117,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/Front shock lower spring seat deformed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 14 Jan 2015 116,256 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/Front shock lower spring seat deformed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 10 Jun 2014 100,439 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside front tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring light flashing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,895 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 71,403 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,519 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 45,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,645 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 27,645 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 21,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,678 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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AR07 XTB is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 AR07 XTB, 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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What year was AR07 XTB registered?

AR07 XTB is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 21 August 2007.

Is AR07 XTB safe to buy?

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