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HGZ 1848

2007 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 1848
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,755 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 98,755 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,255 miles

Sump corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,255 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Sump corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,665 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 91,664 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,355 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 88,355 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,652 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,276 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,274 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,166 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 66,165 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,111 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 60,111 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,794 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HGZ 1848 is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HGZ 1848, 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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What year was HGZ 1848 registered?

HGZ 1848 is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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