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HV57 GEJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,928 mi
Last recorded114,928 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 GEJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 114,928 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (N/S Outer sill excessively corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (O/S Outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

(EML Illuminated)

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,947 miles

both front tie rods slit play

eml on

o/s/f track rod end worn

rear pads on limit

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,098 miles

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Surface corrosion to front and rear subframes.

Fail 9 Oct 2020 111,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake discs worn/ridged

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Surface corrosion to front and rear subframes.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,964 miles

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edge.

Front brake pads low.

Front tyres close to legal limit.

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,259 miles

Front brakes low.

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Offside lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 90,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brakes low.

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Offside lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,869 miles

Rattle from front suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,875 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,320 miles

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape.

Nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,440 miles

Nearside door mirror held on with tape.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,610 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside door mirror held on with tape.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,610 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads low.

Nearside door mirror held on with tape.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,517 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,076 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 37,076 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,269 miles

off side and near side front tyres close to limit

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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HV57 GEJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV57 GEJ, 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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HV57 GEJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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