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FA07 XNN

2007 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,326 mi
Last recorded186,326 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XNN
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 186,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 170,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 18 Nov 2020 170,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 20 Jun 2020 165,730 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking From top of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush, marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross-member, Nearside & Offside, corroded holes marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all Only fog lamp works (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Under vehicle, on nearside, marked (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp flash in test

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 161,027 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 148,692 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 148,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,561 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 136,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 131,365 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 131,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,677 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 121,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres BOLD on edges + close to limit

Fail 4 Nov 2014 112,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres BOLD on edges + close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres worn

Fail 29 Jul 2013 95,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,340 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,340 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,602 miles

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

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

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 65,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs wearing

rear brake discs wearing and rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,511 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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FA07 XNN is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FA07 XNN, 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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FA07 XNN is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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