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BG57 LOJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,149 mi
Last recorded102,149 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LOJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 102,149 miles

Front front suspension arm bushes bond failing

Nearside Front ball joint play

tyres edges worn

Fail 6 May 2019 102,149 miles

Front front suspension arm bushes bond failing

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

Nearside Front ball joint play

tyres edges worn

Pass 11 May 2018 87,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 83,979 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin-holed (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2017 83,979 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin-holed (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,251 miles

ESP light illuminated

Front Exhaust flexible joint broken internally

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin-holed (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ESP light illuminated

Front Exhaust flexible joint broken internally

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin-holed (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2015 66,854 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 46,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,784 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 30 May 2012 37,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 May 2011 28,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2011 28,230 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BG57 LOJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BG57 LOJ, 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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BG57 LOJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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