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EX57 FLJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,416 mi
Last recorded156,416 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 FLJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 156,416 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 156,416 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 133,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 133,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 113,463 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 113,463 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 113,249 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gear box oil leak

near side rear inner wheel pot hole damaged

off side rear inner wheel pot hole damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,931 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 101,931 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,871 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,893 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 20 Nov 2014 96,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,693 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,052 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 52,052 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,496 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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EX57 FLJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EX57 FLJ, 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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EX57 FLJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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