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ML57 LGJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,739 mi
Last recorded101,739 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 LGJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 101,739 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sill showing signs of corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,019 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded overflow pipe next to main fuel filler pipe ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded overflow pipe next to main fuel filler pipe ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,751 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 87,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,760 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,758 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement toe control link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toe control link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,113 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,851 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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ML57 LGJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML57 LGJ, 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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ML57 LGJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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