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HJ57 SZD

2007 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 SZD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 131,039 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 127,049 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,496 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & nearside rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 123,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & nearside rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,481 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 116,196 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,246 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 107,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,409 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,418 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 75,073 miles

Battery clamp is missing but noppt insecure.

Both rear tyres are starting to wear faster on the inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 47,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 33,495 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,484 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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HJ57 SZD is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HJ57 SZD, 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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HJ57 SZD is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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