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ML59 ECF

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,437 mi
Last recorded123,437 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 ECF
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 123,437 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 123,437 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 98,112 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 98,059 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Driveshafts not fitted at time of test, no play in bearings.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 98,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,816 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,746 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,746 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 86,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 2 Nov 2018 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,284 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner & outer edges worn

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

engine cover fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2017 78,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre inner & outer edges worn

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

engine cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 71,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,143 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 64,143 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,483 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 54,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 34,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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ML59 ECF is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML59 ECF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML59 ECF is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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