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BV07 LXL

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 LXL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,002 miles

Both front and rear sub frames corroded

Both front tyres near limit

Emissions near limit

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

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

TPMS system registering low pressure

Pass 8 Apr 2017 133,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,438 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 130,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s hand brake low

Fail 14 Apr 2015 118,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s hand brake low

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,872 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 107,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPMS faulty

Fail 21 Feb 2013 94,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPMS faulty

Pass 10 Mar 2012 84,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,649 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 57,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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BV07 LXL is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV07 LXL, 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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BV07 LXL is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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