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WM53 MLX

2003 Dodge Grand Caravan

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,387 mi
Last recorded94,387 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan72,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 MLX
MakeDodge
ModelGrand Caravan
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,387 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 71,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake pedal soft/travel

rear shockabsorber casings rusty

rust on brake pipes

rust on outer sill pannels

rust on power steering pipes

rust on subframes

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,494 miles

brake pedal slightly soft

front brake disc inner faces poor

light rust on power steering pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,646 miles

exhaust rusty

rust on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,611 miles

center exhaust box in poor condition

light rust nearside front brake pipe

Fail 22 Jul 2015 56,611 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust box in poor condition

light rust nearside front brake pipe

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,284 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,397 miles

exhaust rusty

rust on abs rings

rust on power steering pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,636 miles

abs reluctor rings rusty

exhaust rusty

light rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,273 miles

slight dampness aroumd both steering gaitors

slight play to both front steering knuckles

Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,273 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight dampness aroumd both steering gaitors

slight play to both front steering knuckles

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,202 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 34,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,738 miles

N/S AND O/S POWER STEERING RACK GAITORS DAMP WITH OIL.

N/S/MIDDLE SEAT BELT INERTIA LOCKING IN-OPERATIONAL

N/S/R SEAT BELT INERTIA LOCKING IN-OPERATIONAL

O/S AND N/S REAR LEAF SPRING REAR ATTACHING SHACKLES STARTING TO CORROD.

O/S/MIDDLE SEAT BELT INERTIA LOCKING IN-OPERATIONAL

Fail 22 Jul 2009 27,738 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

N/S AND O/S POWER STEERING RACK GAITORS DAMP WITH OIL.

N/S/MIDDLE SEAT BELT INERTIA LOCKING IN-OPERATIONAL

N/S/R SEAT BELT INERTIA LOCKING IN-OPERATIONAL

O/S AND N/S REAR LEAF SPRING REAR ATTACHING SHACKLES STARTING TO CORROD.

O/S/MIDDLE SEAT BELT INERTIA LOCKING IN-OPERATIONAL

Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,965 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Grand Caravan?

Based on 1,675 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
fog lamp not working 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 38
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WM53 MLX is a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 72,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Grand Caravan fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM53 MLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Grand Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Dodge Grand Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WM53 MLX is a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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