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MJ07 XLP

2007 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,506 mi
Last recorded57,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 XLP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 57,506 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 57,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2016

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,678 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 50,678 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2013 42,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,586 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,362 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 27,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,379 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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MJ07 XLP is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ07 XLP, 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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MJ07 XLP is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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