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B13 JLH

2009 Dodge Journey

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,476 mi
Last recorded129,476 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JLH
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,476 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 129,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 128,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,753 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))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 120,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 112,211 miles

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

tpml on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2020 110,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPML on dashboard

both front (inner) wishbone bushes are deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2020 110,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPML on dashboard

both front (inner) wishbone bushes are deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2019 93,674 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes are deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front inner wishbone bushes are deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,063 miles

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

both front (inner) wishbone bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Jan 2018 75,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front (inner) wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,802 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 50,538 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 50,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs badly worn

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 46,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,580 miles

front brakes slight bind

Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brakes slight bind

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s of front bumper adrift

tpm light on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 24,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

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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B13 JLH is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 67,127 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 B13 JLH, 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 17 years old, this Dodge Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B13 JLH registered?

B13 JLH is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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