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BJ07 NBB

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,088 mi
Last recorded135,088 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 NBB
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 135,088 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 135,083 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 131,561 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight play in o/s/f suspension component.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 131,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,760 miles

N/s/r seat belt not fully checked.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 123,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

N/s/r seat belt not fully checked.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 112,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,969 miles

nearside and offside windows tinted with dark tint

Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,933 miles

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

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

nearside and offside windows tinted with dark tint

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,742 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 20 Sep 2011 75,742 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,645 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 61,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,569 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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BJ07 NBB is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ07 NBB, 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 BJ07 NBB registered?

BJ07 NBB is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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