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FD08 FMJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,513 mi
Last recorded64,513 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FMJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,513 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty / corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 55,099 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 55,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,022 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms upper bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,538 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush is worn and the arm is rubbing on the rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush is worn and the arm is rubbing on the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,380 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 40,380 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 36,194 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 29,276 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,757 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 25,757 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,694 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,182 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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FD08 FMJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD08 FMJ, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD08 FMJ registered?

FD08 FMJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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