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BT57 JTO

2007 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,289 mi
Last recorded99,289 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 JTO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,289 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 99,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion ,sub-frame, rear suspension component ,rear coil spring

Fail 1 Jun 2024 92,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion ,sub-frame, rear suspension component ,rear coil spring

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,813 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

underbody sign of corrosion , subframe , rear axle , coil springs

Fail 3 Jun 2023 83,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

underbody sign of corrosion , subframe , rear axle , coil springs

Pass 7 May 2022 72,494 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 72,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play in a ball joint

both rear trailing arm bushes slight perished

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,568 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides x 2 ()

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides x 2 strongly advised (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 70,544 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides bottom ball joint x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides x 2 ()

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides x 2 strongly advised (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,849 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play rack arm

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

Offside Front slight play rack arm

Pass 29 May 2019 56,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,439 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 53,437 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,947 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi/caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,386 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,068 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,604 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 33,601 miles

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

both front wiper blades split at ends,clearing screen ok

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,523 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 23 Mar 2012 21,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,363 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,657 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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BT57 JTO is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT57 JTO, 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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BT57 JTO is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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