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GL08 UPA

2008 Dodge Journey

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,249 mi
Last recorded125,249 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Journey70,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UPA
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 125,249 miles

Exhaust Pipe is Corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Bumper is lose

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 125,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Damage to nearside front bumper area

Exhaust pipe flexi deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges , close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished, worn edge on 0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking and service brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 124,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

undersheet insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2024 121,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector lens damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 121,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector lens damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,171 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2022 114,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 109,548 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,508 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,682 miles

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,678 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,869 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 78,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,527 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,301 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,608 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,127 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Journey?

Based on 21,384 MOT tests across 1,718 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,310
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,718
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 409
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
position lamp(s) not working 304
Stop lamp not working 263
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GL08 UPA is a 2008 Dodge Journey in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 70,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Journey fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 UPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL08 UPA is a 2008 Dodge Journey, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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