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BF09 ZDL

2009 Dodge Journey

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,282 mi
Last recorded193,282 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ZDL
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 193,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 20 Apr 2021 193,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 193,237 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2020 193,236 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 182,192 miles

general underbody corrosion

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres have slight ware to edges

Fail 2 Jan 2019 182,173 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres have slight ware to edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2018 182,148 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 172,512 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 172,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 172,238 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 154,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 154,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 140,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,795 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 131,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 115,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Advance corrosion to rear exhaust section.

All metal brake disc's pitted.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,771 miles

Advance corrosion to rear exhaust section.

All metal brake disc's pitted.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,841 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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BF09 ZDL is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF09 ZDL, 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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BF09 ZDL is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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